Erm, what was that they just played? Does FISU have their own anthem that they play at podium ceremonies? Or, was it a mistake?
Whatever it was, Alena looked very uncomfortable with it!
CaroLiza_fan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaudeamus_igitur
Erm, what was that they just played? Does FISU have their own anthem that they play at podium ceremonies? Or, was it a mistake?
Whatever it was, Alena looked very uncomfortable with it!
CaroLiza_fan
In 2013, when Carron Jones won dance, they played the silver medalist's anthem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kZkMTDKxeI
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) adopted the song as its anthem to be played during the medal-awards ceremonies and the opening ceremonies of the Universiades. -Wikipedia
I think she probably decided that after doing so well at Euros last week, it would be better to have a rest rather than do 2 competitions back-to-back.
There again, then you think of those 3 girls that did both segments at the EYOF and EUros in the space of 6 days.
According to Wikipedia, the song is is the official anthem of the International University Sports Federation.
Does anyone know that the song was ever played for other disciplines' award ceremonies in Universiade?
The only other ceremony I saw was after the Women's ski jumping competition in Slovakia last week. And they played the Russian anthem for Irina Avvakumova.
HOWEVER, that was a flower ceremony rather than a medal ceremony like we saw today. So, that might make a difference.
CaroLiza_fan
Thanks for the answer and also your efforts to keep the thread very active. This is a real fun event after the Euro.
Do they show the gala on the FISU stream ?
What?! A sale is more important than seeing Alena, Maria, Roberta, Mae-Berenice and Laurine fight it out?!
I never thought I'd hear you say that.
Happy shopping!
CaroLiza_fan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfxK8Jrc8gA
Mae FS! in the final, she is crying!!!! great improvement for her!!!
It really is. She seemed to be choking with emotion after finishing her performance without fatally damaging mistakes.So happy Mae's skate got uploaded, I really enjoyed it She really went for it today. This is her first international medal in two seasons, she should be very happy
Does anyone know who is Maria's coach? Is he one of Ruvatiskyn (spelling) team?