Through the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Prague European Open, European Judo Union President, Dr TOTH Laszlo and Czech Judo Federation President, Pavel VOLEK, gave the welcome phrases earlier than commencing with a particular awarding ceremony.
Toth started,
Prague is a house to us, a couple of years in the past they hosted a really profitable Senior European Championships and yearly they show that they’re an important engine, supporting our judo exercise. I’m blissful to see 37 nations, greater than 350 athletes, a brand new technology offering new competitors, this occasion provides a chance to athletes who want to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympic Video games, some right here might even take a medal.
Volek was delighted to welcome athletes from around the globe to this occasion,
As you realize that is the primary huge European occasion after the Olympic Video games, we’re extraordinarily blissful and proud to organise this match, because of the EJU and President Dr Laszlo Toth for this chance.
Following the gracious phrases, each Toth and Volek welcomed former Czech Judo Federation President of 12 years, Jiri DOLEJS, firstly to current him along with his seventh Dan, and to recognise his great contribution to his federation over his lifetime, he was awarded the Order of Advantage from the European Judo Union.
Now this wasn’t all the time the need of Dolejs and he didn’t envision a presidency as a younger athlete, however was invited to take up the duty if he desired change. Now seeing how far judo has come, the transformations, he will be pleased with the onerous work he delivered and the sacrifices made as a way to obtain nice issues.
As an athlete, I actually had no intention of coming into this degree, we had our opinions of politics and generally didn’t agree, so I used to be inspired to take a place at a regional degree. If I needed issues to be completely different, I needed to be a change maker. Now seeing the distinction, particularly previously ten years of judo, is superb when it comes to advertising and marketing and the manufacturing of occasions. With the development, there got here tv calls for, and naturally extra money however what we provide the judo group now could be particular.
I used to be very blissful as president, as a result of I had an excellent workforce. I had contributed one thing to the careers of the athletes and coaches. I can say I’m very blissful in the present day as a result of President of the European Judo Union, Dr Toth, granted us his presence in the present day on this big day.
In my youthful years, throughout my time in judo, I can say that I labored very onerous and was lucky to journey lots, however in doing so I uncared for time with my household. Now I’m dwelling, having fun with time with my grandchildren and that is my favorite factor to do, I liked my job however with it comes a variety of sacrifices however I had great help. I like the work of our nationwide federation presidents as a result of I do know what it takes, to be on the highway, and to our EJU President, he has devoted a lot of his life and to be right here with us this weekend means an important deal.
Celebrating his seventieth birthday this 12 months actually coincided with the presentation of his seventh Dan, however there was another excuse that Dr Toth, Vice President, Catarina RODRIGUES and Head Referee Director, Alexandr JATSKEVITCH had been invited to this occasion. Former Vice President of the European Judo Union, Michal VACHUN celebrated his eightieth birthday this 12 months and might be awarded his ninth Dan. He’s the primary one within the historical past of the Czech Judo Federation to obtain this nice recognition, nevertheless was unable to attend the European Open. A celebration of Vachun’s achievements might be organized at a future date.
Writer: Thea Cowen
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