The Church of God Invited Athletes from 110 Countries to a Dinner Party
- Realzando el Prestigio Nacional
- País Corea
- Fecha Agosto 28, 2003
A global village!
On August 28, 110 countries' athletes, participating in the Universiade, gathered at Inter-Burgo Hotel Convention Hall and formed a little global village from the world welfare state Sweden to the poorest but the happiness index the highest country Bangladesh, from the South Pacific peaceful countries to Afghanistan and Iraq still bearing the war calamities. All the nations shouted, "WE♥U" and all the peoples recognized the real meaning of peace and unity.
Park Sang-ha, Executive President of the Daegu Universiade, gave words of thanks to the athletes and staffs who came to Korea from far off lands by transferring flights several times and to the Church of God hosting this party. And he hoped this kind of consideration for small countries would be spread more and more.
General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol told the athletes to remember Aurah Supporters who supported them hotter than the weather of Daegu city and also said, "Between the athletes who do their best with pure amateurism and the supporters who cheer with pure passion, the dream for unity is coming true."
Kim said, "We love you," with motion at the end of speech, and the athletes responded in the same motion.
Over the barriers of race and nationality, they put arms around each other's shoulders and sang together, saying, "We love You!"
Some athletes including Jenny Daily from Jamaica were moved to tears. The little global village were filled with peace and joy.
How did Korea impress the athletes through Aurah Supporters?
Women athletes and staffs from Pakistan and Nigeria who were wrapped in traditional costumes, Sweden staffs who were distinctive in white skin, white hair and white moustache and African athletes in traditional green custom with peculiar hatsall of them said, "Koreans are passionate with open mind."
Alwahdi Abdulla Ali Awad, Team Director of the United Arab Emirates said,
"The opening ceremony performance "WeU" touched my heart deeply. Koreans have warm heart and I feel at home." And he added, "Athletes could put up a good fight thanks to the supporters' shout."
The Church of God delivered athletes traditional percussion instrument shaped key holders and other souvenirs, hoping that they would remember Korea, Daegu city and Aurah Supporters. After taking commemorative photos, the party ended at 9.30 p.m.. Farewell was not easy. Shaking hands and hugging were not enough to bid farewell. Athletes turned back again and again; and supporters waved their hands until they couldn't see athletes' shuttle buses. Their friendship and love will never change even after the games.
On August 28, 110 countries' athletes, participating in the Universiade, gathered at Inter-Burgo Hotel Convention Hall and formed a little global village from the world welfare state Sweden to the poorest but the happiness index the highest country Bangladesh, from the South Pacific peaceful countries to Afghanistan and Iraq still bearing the war calamities. All the nations shouted, "WE♥U" and all the peoples recognized the real meaning of peace and unity.
ⓒ 2003 WATV
Park Sang-ha, Executive President of the Daegu Universiade, gave words of thanks to the athletes and staffs who came to Korea from far off lands by transferring flights several times and to the Church of God hosting this party. And he hoped this kind of consideration for small countries would be spread more and more.
General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol told the athletes to remember Aurah Supporters who supported them hotter than the weather of Daegu city and also said, "Between the athletes who do their best with pure amateurism and the supporters who cheer with pure passion, the dream for unity is coming true."
Kim said, "We love you," with motion at the end of speech, and the athletes responded in the same motion.
ⓒ 2003 WATV
Over the barriers of race and nationality, they put arms around each other's shoulders and sang together, saying, "We love You!"
Some athletes including Jenny Daily from Jamaica were moved to tears. The little global village were filled with peace and joy.
ⓒ 2003 WATV
How did Korea impress the athletes through Aurah Supporters?
Women athletes and staffs from Pakistan and Nigeria who were wrapped in traditional costumes, Sweden staffs who were distinctive in white skin, white hair and white moustache and African athletes in traditional green custom with peculiar hatsall of them said, "Koreans are passionate with open mind."
Alwahdi Abdulla Ali Awad, Team Director of the United Arab Emirates said,
"The opening ceremony performance "WeU" touched my heart deeply. Koreans have warm heart and I feel at home." And he added, "Athletes could put up a good fight thanks to the supporters' shout."
ⓒ 2003 WATV
The Church of God delivered athletes traditional percussion instrument shaped key holders and other souvenirs, hoping that they would remember Korea, Daegu city and Aurah Supporters. After taking commemorative photos, the party ended at 9.30 p.m.. Farewell was not easy. Shaking hands and hugging were not enough to bid farewell. Athletes turned back again and again; and supporters waved their hands until they couldn't see athletes' shuttle buses. Their friendship and love will never change even after the games.