The Gala started
with a reception and a welcome drink at the Fort’s Museum, where the
participants and guests were able to relax and enjoy in the historic
atmosphere and good company.
EUSA Gala was also used to award
the prizes and recognitions for the achievements of institutions, teams
and individuals in the past year.
After the welcome drink, the Gala started with a formal dinner. The
guests were welcomed by EUSA President Mr Adam Roczek, FADU President Mr
Bruno Barracosa and Rector of the University of Madeira Mr José Manuel
Nunes Castanheira da Costa.
Best university award - The best university is determined by the sports
achievements and results in EUSA competitions. Each team that
participated in the European Universities Games in Cordoba got at least 1
point for their participation. The final ranking is a sum of all
results where 1st placed team gets 12 points, followed by 10, 8, 6
points and so on for other places. Three top teams got almost the same
number of points. University of Minho from Portugal and Moscow State
University of Economics Statistics and Informatics from Russia qualified
in 2nd place with 26 points, and the title of the best university goes
to the University of Coimbra from Portugal, receiving the title third
time in a row.
As the name itself already indicates, the Special Achievements
recognition is awarded for special achievements and may be received by
individuals, organisations or institutions. In 2012, this EUSA member
federation showed a substantial dedication and efforts in bringing their
teams to the European Universities Games, having a big increase in
participation compared to the previous years. Having 15 teams, with 140
participants, representatives of their universities, the Lithuanian
Students Sports Association receives the Special Achievement Award. Mr
Ceslovas Garbaliauskas, President of the Lithuanian Students Sports
Association received the award, presented by Mr Gianluca Monte, Policy
Officer in the Sport Unit of the European Commission, together with Mr
Olaf Tabor, EUSA Treasurer.
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