President of Chinese Olympic Committee
Minister of General Administration of Sport of China

Dear Prof. Dr. Gudrun Doll-Tepper, Prof. Dr. Walter Frontera, Mr. Arne Ljungqvist, Sir Philip Craven,
Dear Mr. HUANG Huahua,
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good Afternoon!
The 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (2008 ICSEMIS) is now open in Guangzhou, China as the prelude to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Game. This year, the 2008 ICSEMIS provides a unique opportunity for over 2000 scholars and professionals representing 70 countries and regions from every corner of the world to gather in the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Centre and to exchange the latest scientific research and best practice solutions. On behalf of the Chinese Olympic Committee, the General Administration of Sport of China and the Organizing Committee of 2008 ICSEMIS, I warmly welcome all delegates and guests and cordially congratulate the opening of the Convention!
For 2008 ICSEMIS, four international organizations- the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) join forces unprecedentedly to present a highest level of international convention of sport sciences. To be held in China, this Convention will also enhance the development of all fields in the country.
Themed “Sport Sciences and Harmonious Society in the 21st Century”, the Convention earmarks the meaning of further development of sport and sport science for the benefit of people all over the world. 2,148 out of the 3,616 submitted abstracts were accepted to present on this Convention, including 876 overseas and 1272 domestic abstracts. In regards of both submitted and accepted abstracts, representing countries and regions as well as academic quality, this Convention demonstrates the highest level of sport sciences in the international community nowadays.
During the four-day Convention program, scholars and practitioners of sport sciences from all over the world will gather together to exchange ideas on sport sciences in the harmonious society. This will enrich the essence of “High-Tech Olympic” and preserve cultural heritage and rich treasures to the international Olympics.
As a member of the Olympic Family, the Chinese Olympic Committee will consistently support the Olympics, spread the Olympic culture, promote the Olympic spirit, and enhance Olympic sports in China become the motivation of world peace and development.
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s wish a successful Convention!
Thank you very much!