The Opening Ceremony of the 5th European Universities Table Tennis Championship took place on July 19th in Funchal at Colégio dos Jesuítas, the Rectory of the University of Madeira.

The Ceremony was attended by Dr. Ricardo Gonçalves, administrator of the University of Madeira’s Social Services, Dra. Carla Abreu, administrator of the University of Madeira, Dr. Juan Gonçalves, representing Madeira’s Table Tennis Association, Dr. Jorge Carvalho, Head of Madeira’s Regional Youth Board, Dr. Pedro Calado, representing Funchal’s City Hall, Dr. Gonçalo Gouveia, representing the University of Madeira, and Dr. Hélder Cardoso, representing Madeira’s Regional Government.



On behalf of the Organizing Committee participants were welcomed by the Head of the Organizing Committee, João Baptista. EUSA EC Delegate Mr. Oleg Matytsin welcomed all participants and wished all the best for the athletes and officials who came to test their skills and abilities. He also thanked the Organizing Committee for all their contribution.



The competition is organized by the University of Madeira with the contribution of the University of Madeira’s Students Union and the Academic Federation of University Sports. The University of Madeira’s Students Union has been participating on the National University Sports for the past years achieving great success. It is recognized as an institution of Public Utility which completes, in 2011, 20 years of existence.



Championship will take place from July 19 to 23. EUSA Executive Committee is represented by Mr. Oleg Matytsin and Technical Delegate is Mr. Andrzej Hrehorowicz. They will make sure that the event will go smoothly and without problems. The Competition will host 16 men teams and 8 women teams from as many as 9 countries. 

More info can be found at http://madeira2011.aauma.pt.