Decisions taken at the 52nd ISU Ordinary Congress – 16-20 June 2008
The 52nd ISU Ordinary Congress concluded on Friday 20 June 2008 in Monaco. Five days earlier over 200 delegates from over 70 Members from all five continents had been welcomed to Monaco by HSH Prince Albert of Monaco.
ISU President Ottavio Cinquanta officially opened the first session on Monday 16 June and spoke enthusiastically on the future of skating. He congratulated the young Federation Monegasque de Patinage who after becoming a full Figure Skating Member in 2005 have shown great dedication and he thanked them for the successful organization of the Congress. President Cinquanta said on Friday that the participation of so many Members from such a wide geographical area positively highlights the extent of interest in the ISU sport disciplines and reflects favorably on the future of ice skating.
