European Carrom Confederation (ECC)
welcomes all participants of the 11th Eurocup 2007 at
Dortmund, Germany.
Dear friends,
During the past 11 years of the existence of the
European Carrom Confederation (ECC) the standard of
Carrom has made not only quantitative progress but
also significant qualitative progress. This has been
recognised even by the Asian giants of Carrom. While
the number of Carrom players and Carrom federations
has increased
during this period, the European Carrom players have
respectfully represented their countries and the
continent in many international tournaments and
impressed by their good performances.
At the same time the Carrom players of different
countries of Europe have been able to exchange their
experiences and learn from each other and inspire each
other. The Eurocup tournaments organised every year
under the auspices of the ECC have contributed to
great extent to this development.
We are sure that the 11th Eurocup from 13th to 15th
July 2007 in Dortmund, Germany, will be another
important milestone for the development of the game
of Carrom in our continent.
The German Carrom Federation and the local Carrom
association RCS Dortmund have worked hard to assure
the success of the 11th Eurocup. We thank all members
of the German Carrom Federation and RCS particularly
Jörg Kijanski, Dirk Polchow, Peter Boecker and others
for their dedicated hard work. We thank at the same
time all the Carrom Federations of Europe and their
members who extended their support to the 11th
Eurocup. We thank to all those players and officials
who are
contributing to the success of the 11th Eurocup.
Let us all give our maximum cooperation for the
success of the 11th Eurocup. Let us gain from mutual
experiences, inspire each other, develop mutual
cooperation and friendship and understanding.
Let us use this great event as a good practice ground for the
forthcoming 5th World Championship in Cannes, France
in February 2008.
Arif Naqvi / Elisa Martinelli
President E.C.C. / Secretary General E.C.C.
Berlin / Rome, 02.07.2007