Killian is warmly welcomed as he arrives in Shenzhen.
The 5th AUSF Assembly opens today. George E. Killian, president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), Claude-Louis Gallien, first vice president of FISU, Roch Compana, secretary general of FISU, other members of the FISU Executive committee and most delegates from AUSF have arrived yesterday.George E. Killian arrived at Wuzhou Guest House at about 9 p.m. Though the flight was 1 hour delayed, Killian looks great when he got off the car. “I just sat on the plane, so I wasn’t tired at all,” said Killian. Xu Deli, vice-chairman of Guangdong People’s Political Consultative Conference, Yang Liguo, secretary of Federation of University Sports of China and Huang Guoqiang, vice-secretary of Shenzhen Government presented at the welcome ceremony. Holding the flower presented by the staff, Killian was warmly welcomed into the hotel. For Killian, this is his third visit to Shenzhen. “I like Shenzhen, I like the people in Shenzhen, I am happy to be here. I know that Chinese people are happy that you won the bid, so congratulations.” Killian said. When being asked what Shenzhen shall improved for the 26th Universiade, Killian laughed, “Maybe I will tell you tomorrow.”(马晓峰译)