In the morning the official meeting with Barcelona 2019 delegation took place in the Hilton Riverside Nanjing. A large representative team arrived in Nanjins as observer: the preparation for the next edition of the World Roller Games has already started since a dew months and surely the Spanish Federation and the City of Barcellona will gaurantee a great event.
Below a short resumen of the competition activities: more info can be find in each discipline News section.
Artistic
The 2017 World Roller Games continue in Nanjing, China, with Junior Free Dance and Junior Ladies and Senior Short programs. Brayan Carreno made the history by delivering to Colombia a Gold Medal in the artistic disciplines after 19 years. Tomorrow, the Solo Free Dances will be streamed on wwww.rollergames.org starting from 3.30 pm
Inline Alpine
It has been a very challenging competition for all Teams. Gladly, today the weather conditions were much better than the days before. The surface of the track was completely dry during both runs. It has been the last day of competition for the Inline Alpine runs: thanks to voulonteers, athletes, coaches and supporters.
Inline Hockey
It's women time at the World Roller Games. Tomorrow the best 8 teams will play in the quarter finals, looking for the medal zone. Today was an interesting preview: what about the Czechs late comeback versus France? A 2-1 thrilling win that assured the first place to the eastern european girls. And Canada? Well, the defending champion are here to stay but it wasn't so easy against Italy (3-1). Spain – Usa was another battle: europeans won 1-0 to clinch the first place in Pool B. Men's program is at the same point, with the quarter finals scheduled on Thursday. Tomorrow is the last chance to get a playoff spot for two teams. The other six are waiting. China gets the headlines today thanks to his very first win in the World Championsips (9-2 versus Korea). Tomorrow it will be possible to follow the matches live starting from 8.30 on www.rollergames.tv
Rink Hockey
The Senior Male tournament of Rink Hockey reached halfway today when the group stages ended. On Thursday, after a day-off, the quarter finals will be the first step towards the title. Argentina, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Mozambique, Chile, Colombia and Angola: Saturday night, one of this eight teams will be the new World Champion of Senior Male Rink Hockey. TOmorrow it will be the rest day.
Speed skating
A big effort from all the athletes, coaches, judges, volunteers, organization and press has been made to make this day possible. Races started in the early morning at 8:00 am with the qualification of 300mt Time Trials where the best 12 skaters will race the final after during the day. Right after took place some intense 1000mt semifinal and finals. Then long distance races and to close the night the spectacular Relays. Tomorrow it will be the rest day.
Video Highlights, Pictures & Results
Photo Credits
(Photo Credits Alpine: Jana Borsig)
(Photo Credits Artistic: Raniero Corbelletti)
(Photo Credits Inline Hockey&Roller Derby: Marco Guariglia)
(Photo Credits Rink Hockey&Congress: Marzia Cattini)
(Photo Credits Speed&Roller Freestyle: Erika Zanetti)
Artistic skating - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/Artistic/
Inline Alpine - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/Alpine/
Inline Downhill - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/Downhill/
Inline Freestyle - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/InlineFreestyle/
Inline Hockey - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/InlineHockey/
Rink Hockey - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/RinkHockey/
Roller Derby - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/RollerDerby/
Roller Freestyle - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/RollerFreestyle/
Skateboarding - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/Skateboarding/
Speed skating - ftp://firsftp.enetres.net/FIRS/Speed/