Dear participants,

I am very pleased to address you on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport in Guangzhou.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education, the International Federation of Sports Medicine and the International Paralympic Committee for gathering once again researchers and practitioners in sport, science, education and medicine to exchange knowledge, experience and current research.

My thanks also go to the General Administration of Sport of China and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province for their strong support and cooperation in the preparation of the Convention.

Being held just a week ahead of the celebration of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, this traditional Convention will be an excellent opportunity to identify and further develop future paths for research, development and cooperation.

As a member of the medical corps and a former team doctor myself, I know just how important it is to be informed about all the latest developments in the field of sciences applied to sport and to be able to use these to serve the athlete.

I am convinced that this Convention, thanks to the contribution of all its participants, will stimulate new ideas and lead to innovative projects for the benefit of sport.

Wish you all a fruitful Convention.