02. April 2004
Algier / Algeria
Trampoline
Trampoline & Tumbling World Cup Final 2004
Algiers gets set!
The next Trampoline & Tumbling World Cup Final will take place in Algiers (ALG), December 02, 2004, inside the Hac?ne Harcha Sports Complex, located in the downtown area. This is a first for the City and the Country, for the African Continent. Everybody in the local Gymnastics community is now supporting this project, a dream which came true thanks the excellent work of the Algerian Federation and its President, Mr. Mohamed Yamani and the success of the international competitions which took place in the city.....
Hac?ne Harcha Hall: A sportsarena over the Mediterranean sea background!
New building and up todate equipment for the best of Trampoline andTumbling.
A World Cup Final which has some flavour of Olympic revenge! Backing up the National Federation, Algerian political and sports authorities are lending their support on various levels to make the event a great success. Their support will play a considerable role in the project’s success; local politicians are giving the event their undivided attention.
Interview (by F.I.G.) with …
Mr. MANCER Rabah, Elite Sports Director at the Youth and Sports Department of the Republic of Algiers will speak today, expressing the full satisfaction of the Algerian sports community.
Mr. MANCER Rabah:
“Algiers is preparing to host the Trampoline – Tumbling World Cup Final, December 2, 2004.”
“The honour given our country by the International Gymnastics Federation confirms, if need be, the enormous potential of Algerian Sports. This includes our athletes, who have taken medals on the international sports scene, and also points to the organisation of international sports competitions on Algerian soil in various sports and disciplines.”
“The Trampoline – Tumbling World Cup Final will see gymnastics following the way marked out for it at the extraordinarily successful African Championships in Algiers, October 13 – 18, 2002.
The excellence of this continental sports event encourages us to take a step forward at the World Cup Final.”
“It is enough to believe and persevere in one’s work.”
“Our Sports Department is prepared to do everything in its power to ensure a successful Trampoline - Tumbling event.”
“I would like to wish great success to the organisers and good luck to all future participants.”
“Welcome to Algiers!”
source: fig press release, 02-Apr-2004