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It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to the The World Powerlifting Championships 2006, taking place here in Stavanger. I understand that success in Powerlifting is founded on the athlete's muscle strength. Yet another dimension is also needed: The inner strength of the athlete. I would believe that our region should offer the perfect surroundings for finding such strength. Stavanger is surrounded by some of Norway's most varied and spectacular natural cathedrals. Open sea and sweeping vistas, narrow fjords and steep mountains, the Pulpit rock and the magnificent Kjerag, some of the finest beaches in Europe, deep clear fjords scattered with picturesque isles. All giving a feel of nature's strength and beauty.
Stavanger has a long history of international outlook and progress made
possible through worldwide contact and trade. Today Stavanger is best
known as one of the most important energy cities in the world, being the
capital of the Norwegian energy industry supplying about 1/3 of Europe's
gas supply. The city has an friendly and charming downtown full of
shops, bars and cafes, being the surroundings for many concerts, events,
exhibitions and festivals. The cultural beat of our city has made it
possible for the Stavanger-region to become the European Capital of
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 Leif Johan Sevland Mayor |
I hope you will be able to experience some of this as
you take part in the Championships, and that you will have at good a
time here in Stavanger. I am sure that the organizers, the people of the
city, the hotels and everyone else will do their best to make sure that
you do just so. I wish you all good luck with the Championships. |
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