FISU World U Championship inspection… “There are some supplementary matters, but the organizing committee will respond well”
FISU World U Championship inspection… “There are some supplementary matters, but the organizing committee will respond well”
Reporter Park Sang-jun / Article Approved: 2024-11-17 19:53:27
14 sports, including track and field, taekwondo, volleyball, and rowing, and 30 stadiums
A 21-member inspection team from the International Technical Committee (ITC) and Information and Communication Technology (TEC) hosted by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) visited the 2027 Chungcheong World U Games Organizing Committee for 15 days from the 3rd to the 17th to discuss stadium facilities, athletes’ village, and tournament information. We inspected preparations for competitions in each field.
The FISU ITC inspection team, which visited Chungcheong World U Championships ‘D-1000 Days’, had a 3-day schedule for each sport, including athletics, management, diving, water polo, archery, taekwondo, judo, fencing, badminton, volleyball, basketball, golf, rowing, On-site inspections were conducted on 14 sports, including beach volleyball, and 30 stadiums (including training grounds).
In addition to stadium facilities, the FISU ITC inspection team also provided game technical advice and suggestions that meet the ‘FISU minimum requirements’ for stadium operation or game operation during the competition.
In particular, technical committee chairs such as Thomas Chang (volleyball) and Julius Kraric (fencing) were overall satisfied with the organizing committee’s preparation status, saying, “There is still a lot of time to prepare before the competition, and the current facility requirements are excellent.” “There are issues, but I expect the organizing committee to respond well in the future,” he said.
In the case of the Chungju Rowing Stadium, it is an international stadium that hosted the 2015 Gwangju U Games, the World Championships, and the Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifiers. Kirsten Meisner, Chairman of the Rowing Technical Committee, said, “It is already equipped with world-class facilities, and is related to preparations for the competition. “So I don’t expect anything to be difficult.”
Meanwhile, the FISU ITC inspection team also inspected the organizing committee’s preparations by field (FA) for the overall competition, including athletes’ village management and operation, arrival and departure, accommodation, transportation, food and beverage, manpower, volunteer work, and athlete services.
Chairman Kang Chang-hee said, “The organizing committee will show the current preparation status as is and actively accept professional and specific feedback from the FISU ITC inspection team to improve any shortcomings.”
The 2027 Chungcheong Summer World University Games is an international mega sports competition held by university student athletes from around the world. It will be held in four cities and provinces in the Chungcheong region for 12 days from August 1 to 12, 2027, and over 15,000 athletes from over 150 countries around the world will participate. I plan to participate.
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What strategies can the organizing committee use to effectively balance the needs of athletes with logistical demands during large-scale sporting events?
## Guest 1:
Guest 1 is an expert in event management and has extensive experience organizing international sporting events.
1. How important is it for the organizing committee to ensure that the stadiums and facilities meet the requirements set by the governing bodies during an inspection process like this?
2. What are some common challenges that an organizing committee faces during the preparation process for a mega-sporting event like the World University Games?
3. How can the organizing committee maintain high standards of hospitality and accommodation for athletes while ensuring their safety and security during the event?
4. What role do volunteers play in the success of an event like this, and how can the organizing committee effectively manage and train them?
5. How does the organizing committee ensure that the event runs smoothly and efficiently, considering the logistical complexities of hosting 15,0000 athletes from over 150 countries?
## Guest 2:
Guest 2 is a former international athlete and has participated in several University Games.
1. As an athlete, what do you think are the key factors that contribute to a successful World University Games experience?
2. How can the organizing committee engage with the athletes to ensure their needs and preferences are met during the event?
3. What impact do you think hosting an event like this can have on the host region, both in terms of infrastructure development and cultural exchange?
4. How can the organizing committee promote the event and make it more accessible to fans, both locally and internationally?
5. In your opinion, what are the key challenges that the Chungcheong region will face in hosting the 2027 World University Games, and how can they be addressed?
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