International Competition in Figure Skating to be Held

Alliance of skating sports from Bosnia and Herzegovina is organizing an international competition in figure skating on ice “Sarajevo Open 2015”.

Competition that will be held from 20^th to 22^nd February at the Olympic Hall “Juan Antonio Samaranch”, Alliance of skating sports BiH wants to make its full contribution to the celebration of the 31^st anniversary of the Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo.

Arrival in Sarajevo and participation in this contest has been confirmed  by the 135 competitors from 11 countries: Turkey, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, Italy, Finland, Cyprus, Moldova, Romania, Armenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as 18 international judges. Bosnia and Herzegovina will be represented by eight skaters.

“Alliance of skating sports BiH through this competition is trying to restore dignity and Olympic spirit of Sarajevo, and is trying to promote figure skating in BiH”, announced the Alliance. The entrance to the hall is free.

(Source: Novovrijeme/photo sarajevo365/ sport)