Horst Lichtner: 'Belarus has a chance'

Minsk, April 6, 2009 – in the Palace of Sport the press conference was held with participation of the IIHF President Rene Fasel and the IIHF General Secretary Horst Lichtner. During the press conference the guests gave a brief summary of their visit to Belarus.

Horst LICHTNER: As the General Secretary of IIHF I am responsible for the technical part and organization of tournaments. I am thankful to Belarus IHA for hosting U18 World Championship because without the member countries such tournaments would be impossible. Our visit to Belarus is not only because of this tournament but also because of the presentation of Minsk2014 bid. I would like to describe the bid with two words: professional and friendly. All documents for the bid were prepared very professionally. Besides each time we are coming to Belarus we are welcomed with particular hospitality and friendliness. I am sure that Belarus has a chance to host the World Championship in 2014 if BIHA successfully presents the bid to the congress in Berne.

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