Warming-up

The introductory scuffles were promising, Wednesday night in downtown Utrecht. Energetic and good-humoured, would be a good way to describe the participants and other interested persons that attended the first two events within the scope of Eurogames.

Before the official starting shot of the four-day event, the atmosphere was already quite good. Certainly at bar/disco Body Talk on the Oudegracht, where a 'Miet and Griet' was scheduled for the tennis and hockey players. The disco sounds of DJ Bibi even encouraged some to warm up their muscles a bit for the upcoming sports events. The languages of communication were English, German, Spanish and Dutch. A less international event was taking place nearby in the pub 't Gras van de Buren.

There at PANN Café Classic, it was all about bringing back memories. Digital cameras were flashing and camcorders were buzzing to capture all the movements and renewed acquaintances. Those who wanted to escape the sweltering hot pub, could escape to the pavement on the front until 1 o'clock. It was sweating it out until 4 once inside again, but the atmosphere could not have been better. On the sounds of old, familiar hit songs, the feet hit the floor. The Miet and Griet and PANN Café Classic were the first events held for the Eurogames. If everyone stays just as enthusiastic the rest of the upcoming no doubt tiring days, it promises to be un unforgettable party.