information:: final speech                                              by Jan Koops

 

Ladies and gentlemen,

Once more, I am given the opportunity to welcome you all in this theatre, which for the past few weeks, has been the scene of the WC Draughts 2007.
First of all, I’d like to express a word of gratitude to all those people who have made their own contribution to this happening, in whatever way, and who have done their utmost to let this championship become a success.

In the openings-speech I said the following words:

“Finally I’d like to express the wish and hope that within a few weeks’ time we will be able to say we can look back upon a good, but above all sportive tournament. In my opinion: this wish has really come true”!

I should admit, there have been a few incidents, but those players who are playing at the top, also here during this tournament, sometimes seemed to react just like “normal” human beings do, didn’t they, mr Shvartsman!

First of all I ought to congratulate you with this wonderful achievement.
Champion of the World, something to be really proud of!

To all of you: Thank you very much for being here and may be we will meet again.