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News13 Sep 1997


Dr Nebiolo congratulates athletes and organisers for the success of the IAAF GRAND PRIX final in Fukuoka

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P>FUKUOKAJapanI am very satisfied with the Grand Prix Final which took place today in Fukuoka. We came here to the south of Japan, in the Far East and found a stadium filled with passionate and enthusiastic spectators.

The technical results were of a high quality, and our best athletes took part in this competition with great enthusiasm and professional spirit, obtaining excellent times and performances. Fukuoka ends a golden season of athletics, which witnessed great competitions, including the World Indoor Championships in Paris, the World Cross Country Championships in Torino, the World Race Walking Cup in Podebrady and culminating in the 6th World Championships in Athens.

On all these occasions, the great attendance from the crowds, the high media coverage and excellent television/radio ratings exceeded our expectations. I am sure that athletics will continue to grow in importance and popularity all over the world.

After having followed here in Fukuoka the spectacular vaults of Sergey Bubka, a champion who remains a symbol of our sport, I wish to congratulate and to thank all the athletes, coaches, officials and organisers who share with me the pride and joy of working for athletics.

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