3/8 – Opening Ceremony

Michaela Rendlová

Today we had the official Opening Ceremony of the 22nd European Gliding Championships 2024 at Náměstí T.G. Masaryka. From 16:00 the citizens of Tábor could view the parade of all the 25 nations competing at the EGC, alongside several interviews and speeches of important figures explaining soaring as a sport, and wishing our competitors all the best. Additionally, we had a surprise at the end of the ceremony; a lowpass of two fighter jets Gripen JAS39 to celebrate the official start of our championship.

Unfortunately, the weather for tomorrow does not look too promising, but we will be ready in full power for any usable window, and if it does not work out, the competitors will have time to enjoy the beautiful region of Southern Bohemia!

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