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Opening Ceremony PCU Games 2023

April 26, 2023/in PCU Games

Since two days University Sport teams have been arriving to Antwerp, Belgium and finally today, the PCU Games 2023 have officially started with the accreditations of more than 500 participants and a well filled Opening Ceremony at the University of Antwerp’s “Aula Rector Dhanis”.

During the Opening Ceremony all delegations were welcomed by Antwerp City Alderman of Sport Mr. Peter Wouters and Honorary Rector of the University of Antwerp Francis baron Van Loon.

Traditionally, after all delegations were presented, the Oaths of the players and referees were taken.

Finally, the official Opening of the Games was done by Dr. Bahram Ghadimi, President of the PCU Games Council.

The Opening Ceremony was followed by a reception for the heads of delegation and a welcome party for students.

Tomorrow the first games kick off at 9h30. Good luck to all participants!

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PCU Chess 2022 Opening Ceremony

November 26, 2022/in Chess Cup

The 4th edition of the PCU Chess Cup kicked off at the wonderful 16th-century building of the University of Antwerp’s Hof van Liere.

The Opening Ceremony traditionally began with the student hymn “Gaudeamus Igitur”.

Nils Van de Velden from the Organizing Committee welcomed everyone with information about the City of Antwerp and the Chess Cup.

All participants and guests were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Francis baron Van Loon, Honorary Rector University of Antwerp and PCU Executive Board member.

The oaths to take part in the competition with respecting the rules, in the true spirit of friendship, fair play and sportsmanship were taken by Eike Cöllen (participating student from the University of Konstanz) and Patrick Van de Perre (tournament arbiter).

All students were invited to participate in the Antwerp University and Panathlon International Drawing and Photo Contests by Alina Baranova, the PCU Communication Manager.

At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Koenraad Keignaert, Chairman of the PCU Chess Cup Organizing Committee, officially opened the Chess Cup.

Enjoy the PCU Chess Cup!

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