The Association of the Portuguese Speaking Olympic Committees ACOLOP (Associação dos Comités Olímpicos de Língua Oficial Portuguesa) expressed satisfaction at the preparations for the Lusofonia Games to be held in Goa from November 2-10, 2013. Alex Wong, president of ACOLOP, expressed satisfaction at the progress of work on infrastructure after the meeting of the general assembly of the Association in Goa on May 11. The Organising Committee of the Lusofonia Games in Goa presented the official logo of the Games.
15 May 2013 – The Association of the Portuguese Speaking Olympic Committees ACOLOP (Associação dos Comités Olímpicos de Língua Oficial Portuguesa) expressed satisfaction at the preparations for the Lusofonia Games to be held in Goafrom November 2-10, 2013. Alex Wong, president of ACOLOP, expressed satisfaction at the progress of work on infrastructure after the meeting of the general assembly of the Association in Goa on May 11. The members of the governing council said that they believed in the local organising committee which has assured them that the infrastructure would be ready on time. “Yes, we’re satisfied so far, but this morning we had a lot of questions for the Organising Committee (headed by CEO Keshav Chandra, Secretary (Sports), government of Goa). Since last year till now there has been progress though the process is little delayed,” Wong remarked before adding “all members of ACOLOP recognise the efforts of GOA (Goa Olympic Association), organising committee and the government of Goa” reports Times of India.
The Chief Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar presented the invitation letters to all the delegates of ACOLOP for witnessing the Games.Photo Herald
Wong conceded that the technical committee of ACOLOP which visited the state about a fortnight ago had listed some problems which have been verified with some differences.
The Chief Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar presented the invitation letters to all the delegates of ACOLOP for witnessing the Games.
Meanwhile the Organising Committee of the Lusofonia Games in Goa presented the official logo of the Games.
Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG) /Times ofIndia/Herald
