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Pecs
Baranya Swimming Federation
"XVI HARKANY CUP" May
27-28, 2000 Harkany, Hungary
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| Upon the kind invitation from Pecs Baranya Swimming Federation and of the Organizing Committee, our delegation visited Harkany, Hungary in the period from May 26 – 28, 2000. Traditional swimming competition XVI “Harkany Cup” joined up to 600 sportiest from many European countries this year. |
| Interesting data is that 10 Yugoslav teams with over 100 participants took part in this swim event: “Beograd” SC (Belgrade), “Crnica” SC (Paracin), “Pivara” SC (Jagodina), “Proleter” SC (Zrenjanin), “Delfin” SC (Ada), “Nis” SC (Nis), “Vojvodina” SC (Novi Sad), "Spartak" (Subotica) and “Swim Star 2000” SC (Belgrade). |
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Many charming and sweet places, monuments, sources of drinking and mineral waters, excellent swim facilities, etc., for everyone who would like to find a destination for real rest. Tray to come here one day. Be sure, you won't be sorry. |
We all wished to stay here not only for the competition |
Outdoor and indoor swimming pools in fantastic sport resort of Harkany’s Health Center rounded with trees, sleek swards, small shops, cafes, restaurants, aqua guns and many other facilities for water sport, really impressed us so much. |
On our way to Harkany we
had to jump over Danube River near the town of Mohacs. We enjoyed in beauties
of the nature all round.
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The beginning of the Opening Ceremony. |
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Our swimmer Mr. Igor Rasula, although it was his first appearing here, tried to do his best in this moment, also to find a new experience and to compare his own possibilities with many worthy Hungarian participants. |
| Hungarian hospitality we'll always remember. Traditional wine evening for the delegates in one famous and old cellar where we just used to taste some rare wines (among many) and to stay clear for the next morning on the competition's day the first. |
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Igor Rasula and his trainer Mr. Dejan Ilic, now have a great wish to come to Harkany some more time, to stay one longer period in a serious training process. We all hope that it would be possible in close future. |
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| The captain of our Team Mr. Igor Rasula after many miles swam out for last seven years first in "Red Star" SC, Belgrade, then in "Swim Star 2000" Swimming Club and over 40 domestic, regional and International Meets in Yugoslavia and abroad, definitely has a real chance to become a great swimmer. Thanking him for his strong will and endurance we all wish him the best future. |  |
| After the warm-up, our competitor complained on his goggles which could not protect his eyes from the sun shining especially in the backstroke. This was the first outdoor competition for him in this year, without any training in the same conditions. In addition, it was so hot both days of the meeting with a few shadows near the pool. But all those didn't hamper him to do his best |  |
| Start of the 100 m free race (Group 3), Igor Rasula at the start block, line 3 |  |
| Igor Rasula in the moment of the total concentration, prior to 50 m backstroke race (line 1) and on the next picture its start. In this group he won the third place, time 35,60. In 100 m free beside very bad turn, he reached 24. place (among 55 competitors in total) time 1:07,40 and fourth place among Yugoslav competitors. Igor’s the worthiest time was in 50 m free 30,08 (his best time this season in LC pools). Unfortunately, he wasn't satisfied. |  |
| Start of the 50 m backstroke race (Group 3), Igor Rasula by the start block, line 1. |  |
| Second day in the evening,
our Hungarian friends from Pecs Baranya Swimming Federation prepared a
special dinner for all Clubs’ delegates. Mr. Goran Rasula, manager
and Mr. Dejan Ilic, coach of "Swim Star 2000" SC awarded Dr.
Jozsef Barton, president of the Pecs Baranya Swimming Federation by
the Special Club's Recognition as gratitude for the federation's understanding
and kind invitation to our swimmers to participate in this event. Also,
we brought special thanks and presents to Mr. Eva Ferenc, manager
of Harkany Swimming Club.
Mr. Barton thank you very much. We'd like to get the chance to be in Harkany next year, too. |
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VISIT HARKANY ANYTIME
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We're really grateful for
the pleasant staying in Hungary and would like to invite other young swimmers
and their coaches worldwide to come to Harkany. You'll meet fantastic people
and have the best conditions for training or competing. It's well known,
Hungarian swimming is one of the best in Europe. Come and see
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