In his speech to such a distinguished audience, FINA President Dr. Julio C. Maglione considered:
“I start by thanking all the Spanish and Catalan authorities for their support and the Organising Committee for its devoted work. The participating athletes and officials are enjoying the Championships and we have also been informed that a growing number of fans around the world are attentively following our Sport throughout the various available platforms”.
Dr. Maglione then warmly thanked the Host Broadcaster of the Championships in Barcelona: “Our gratitude also goes to TVE, which is providing a TV production in High Definition for all our events and reaching over 211 territories in the five continents”.
The FINA Gala Dinner was also the ideal opportunity to express FINA’s appreciation to all the entities behind the success and organisation of the 15th FINA World Championships. Some recognition plaques were therefore given by the FINA President to those who are helping to make this competition a true Aquatic Festival.
FINA President Dr. Julio Maglione, Michael Phelps and Prince of Spain Felipe - credit: Jorge Andreu/RFEN