Welcome to the official website of the Samsung World Rowing Cup Belgrade 2012.
We are proud of our long tradition of organizing sporting events as well as tradition of excellent sports achievements. This May we are honored to have the opportunity to host big sporting event like Samsung World Rowing Cup.
The city of Belgrade has been in preparation to welcome most succesfull rowers of the world and present itself in the best light both as host and organizer of the event. It is an honour to host an event that promotes fairplay, with 1500 participants and about 50 national teams from all around the world. This is as well a great responsibility, therefore I would like to thank those who have been committted and worked hard to make this competition possible and in accordance with highest standards.
Samsung World Rowing Cup is of great importance to rowing in Serbia as well as chance to present and introduce rowing to sports fans. In addition, this is an opportunity for Serbia to offer its well known hospitality and beauty of our culture and tourism. I strongly believe that our guests will enjoy their Belgrade experience and bring back impression of Serbia as country of excellent sports and intelligent and hardworking people.
To all participants I wish the best of luck and accomplishment of their goals. Continue promoting right values and being a role model for young sportsmen to look up to.
Deputy Minister of Ministry of Youth and Sport
Mr. Dragan Atanasov
this kind of professional sport affiliation in conjunction with the best academic education, where our athletes are destined to become not only top rowers but also experts in perspective fields in their future non rowing profession.
We are proud of the progress our rowers are making from one season to the next. We are also proud to be part of great worldwide rowing family.
Belgrade was, and still is a good host, and we will do our best for excellence in organization and hope that the visitors will have an opportunity not only to enjoy good racing but also visit and enjoy all the good that Belgrade has to offer.
Good Luck and see you in Belgrade!
President of Serbian Rowing Federation
Mr. Danko Djunic
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Dear athletes, distinguished guests, friends of rowing,
It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to welcome you in Belgrade as president of Organizing Commitee of the Samsung World Rowing Cup.
Dear Rowing friends,
On behalf of Serbian Rowing Federation, we are looking forward to the next year, when we will be welcoming your rowers to participate in 2012 First World Rowing Cup Regatta, which is to be held in Belgrade at Ada Ciganlija Rowing Course, 4-6 May.
Rowing, as an academic sport, has helped many of our young and talented athletes to continue their education at prestigious American universities. They are a living proof that it is possible to be a top athlete and prepare yourself for a professional career after sports. Serbian Rowing Federation will continue to support
The Samsung World Rowing Cup I will take place in Belgrade, May 4-6 2012 under the patronage of the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Serbia and the City of Belgrade.
After successfully organizing the Nations Cup in 2003, the World University Championships in 2008, the Serbian Rowing Federation is proud to welcome You to participate at the Samsung World Rowing Cup I in 2012.
The Ada Ciganlija rowing and kayak venue has hosted many international regattas and World and European Championships since its construction in the 1960's. Over the years, significant improvements of the venue have been made, and it is now ready to host the World's best rowers.
You can find all necessary information regarding the Samsung World Rowing Cup I at this web site. Also, we are open to any direct individual inquiries or comments. Here You can find our contact details.
See You in Belgrade!