 LE MOT DU PRESIDENT DE LA FFA
BERNARD AMSALEM - French Athletics Federation President
"A real challenge for
our federation"
For the first time in the F.F.A.'s history, France has been selected
by the International Association of Athletics Federations to host
the 9th IAAF World Championships in Athletics from 22 to 31
August 2003 at the Stade de France®.
The organisation of such an event represents a real challenge for
our federation and for the public and private partners brought
together as part of the Paris 2003 Saint-Denis Public Interest
Group.
With the entire French athletics family behind us, we are confident
that we can stage a truly outstanding event.
Each and every one of us will be doing all we can to ensure the
world's top athletes, from the 210 participating countries, enjoy
the best possible conditions in a spirit of friendship and solidarity.
It will be an opportunity for us all to demonstrate France's
expertise at staging large-scale events, a golden chance for our
federation to boost the popularity and development of our
magnificent sport.
I welcome you all warmly.
May I wish all athletes, administrators, journalists and
accompanying personnel an enjoyable stay in our beautiful
country, at Paris Saint-Denis in 2003.
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