Deaflympics 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria

Deaflympics press conference: The 22rd Summer Deaflympics will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria from July 26- August 4, 2013.



SOFIA -- It is the second time that the Summer Deaflympics will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Deaflympics is being sponsored and coordinated by the International Committeee of Sports of the Deaf (ICSD).

Athens, Greece was supposed to host the 2013 Summer Deaflympics but backed out because of financial problems. At the last ICSD congress, Hungary presented a good plan. But the government in Hungary offered only 50% financial support. So Deaflympics in Budapest would have been too expensive for most of our athletes. Bulgaria has also offered to host the 2013 Deaflympics, in Sofia.



Sofia has many advantages. All the required venues are already in place. Bulgaria also has a a great history of hosting Deaf sports events. And the government is supportive. Sofia, Bulgaria agreed to take over at a short notice. Visit http://sofia2013.com for more informations.



Welcome, dear guests. You are in "Arena Armeec." The latest sport hall in Europe and with the second best acoustics in the world.



The complex will host major international competitions in over 35 different sports, and the capacity is 12 500 seats. Between 17,000 and 19,000 people will enjoy live concerts, conferences and cultural events. "Arena Armeec" has an training hall, 33 dressing rooms, 7 makeup rooms, warm up hall, fitness gym, spa, health center and doping-control, press conferences room and room for individual interviews, snack bar, restaurant.



The steel roof that is above you weighs 1,550,000 kg. This is the weight of 13 blue whales. Dear Guests, do not worry - the roof is securely locked. For your safety are provided 75 emergency exits and flawless fire alarm. "Arena Armeec" offers a program filled with exciting sports and cultural performances. Enjoy them ...



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