The Opening Ceremony of the 10th European Universities Beach Volleyball Championship was held on June 17, 2015 in Larnaca, in front of a full stadium, especially arranged for the purposes of the Championship.

The ceremony began with the lively entrance of the Cheerleaders, who then created a special passage for the participants to enter. The cheerleaders’ liveliness together with the audience’s applause raised the spirits of all who attended the Ceremony.



The first who entered the stadium, under the warm applause of the audience, were the more than three hundred volunteers, who have worked tirelessly and hard during the last few months, and who are determined to continue doing so throughout the whole duration of the Championship. The referees, whose job in the Games is extremely crucial and decisive, entered the stadium next.

The EUSA flag was respectfully introduced into the stadium, and, then, the delegations, which entered the stadium by country and university. No less than 32 universities from 16 countries are represented at this year's championship.



During his welcoming speech, Dr Michalis Krashias, the Cyprus University Sports Federation President, pointed out that everyone is doing their best for the event to be as successful as possible, just like many other sports events organized in Cyprus.

After that, the Mayor of the City of Larnaca, Mr Andreas Louroudjatis, addressed the participants, expressing his great satisfaction about the organizational part of the event.



The next welcoming speech was given by the President of the European University Sports Association, Mr Adam Roczek. Mr Roczek congratulated the organizing committee for the high quality of the event organization; expressed warm thanks to CUSF and the City for hosting the event, and wished the best of luck to all participating teams.

Afterwards, Mr Louroudjatis declared the Championship open and the athletes and the referees took their fair play oath. The cultural show excited the participants also with the Zorbas dance.



Prior to the Opening, General Technical Meeting was held on June 16, at which the official draw has been made in presence of the representatives of all participating teams. EUSA is being represented by its President Mr Adam Roczek, and the Technical Delegate for Beach Volleyball Mrs Daniela Erni, assisted by Mr Adriano Paco.

The first matches have already been played, and citizens and visitors of Larnaca (known locally as Larnaka), the third-largest city in the country, show interest in the Championship.



The 2015 European Universities Beach Volleyball Championship will conclude on June 23. For detailed results, news and more information, please see the official website of the event at www.beachvolleyball2015.eusa.eu.