2008 Beijing - FIG vice president appreciates rhythmic gymnastics venue and Chinese volunteers

(BEIJING, December 06) -- "This venue, in particular, will be a wonderful venue for the students," said Slava Corn, the FIG vice president, on Thursday.

She made the statement during a press conference on the second competition day of the 2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics International Invitational Tournament held at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium from Dec. 5 to7.

She was especially satisfied with the the Tournament organizer's preparations of the press arrangements, venue construction, and volunteer services.

"Obviously the Olympics are of importance to the athletes, but they are also very important to the host city because to the host city there is a wonderful legacy of venues to use after the Games," she said, emphasizing the significance of the Olympics for the host country.

Corn was also impressed by the volunteers during the pre-Olympic sport event. Finally, she suggested that to be a volunteer requires a certain amount of passion and desire for fresh experience, participating to feel like you are a part of the Games.