First European Games – proudest moment in history of EOC
The First European Games is the proudest moment in the history of the European Olympic Committees, Patrick Hickey, President of the European Olympic Committees said during the opening ceremony of the First European Games in Baku.
“Here, tonight, in Baku’s magnificent new National Stadium we are witnessing – we are creating – a landmark moment in European sport,” he said.
“And through Europe’s first Games, we bind the five continents of the Olympic Movement even closer together. Thank you President Aliyev and First Lady Aliyeva, and thank you Azerbaijan… For the welcome you have given to the European Olympic family.”
Hikey said: “First Lady Aliyeva: as Chair of Baku 2015, your role in these European Games cannot be overstated. For your tireless dedication to this endeavor, for your contribution to the bright future of sport in Europe: once again, I thank you.”
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