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Samsung Nations Cup Series 2003 Pohár národov Samsung 2003

The 2003 season of the Samsung Nations Cup Sezóna 2003 Pohára národov Samsung Series marks fifteen years of partnership between znamená pätnásť rokov partnerstva medzi popred- Samsung, Korea’s top electronics company and one ným kórejským výrobcom elektroniky a jedným of the major Olympic sponsors, and the Federation z hlavných olympijských sponzorov - spoločnosťou Equestre Internationale, governing body of Samsung a Medzinárodnou jazdeckou federáciou international equestrian sport. (Fédération Equestre Intenationale), ktorá je riadiacim orgánom jazdeckého športu na medziná- The Nations Cup is the equestrian world's oldest rodnom poli. and most prestigious series in which official teams representing nations compare their merit. It is the Pohár národov je najstaršou a najprestížnejšou only competition where there is no individual jazdeckou sériou na svete, v ktorej si merajú placing. A Nations Cup competition takes place over sily oficiálne reprezentačné družstvá. Je to jediná two rounds, over the same course during the same súťaž, v ktorej sa nevyhodnocuje umiestnenie day. It is judged under table A not against the clock jednotlivcov. Súťaž Pohára národov má dve kolá na with a time allowed in both rounds. tej istej dráhe, počas jedného dňa. Hodnotí sa podľa tabuľky A, nie na čas, s povoleným časom v oboch The history of the Nations dates back to 1909 kolách. when a team contest for military officers was held in MARCH XXXVIII. London's Olympia Hall. Three-member teams Wellington História Pohára národov sa datuje od roku representing Argentina, Belgium, Canada, France, (USA) **** March 05 - 09, 2003 1909, keď sa v londýnskej Olympia Hall konala GRAND PRIX Great Britain and Italy took part in it. The winner MAY súťaž vojenských dôstojníkov, na ktorej sa zúčast- was the French team followed by Italy and Great La Baule (FRA) ***** May 08 - 11, 2003 nili trojčlenné tímy reprezentujúce Argentínu, Britain. Linz-Ebelsberg Belgicko, Kanadu, Francúzsko, Veľkú Britániu BRATISLAVA (AUT) **** May 15 - 18, 2003 a Taliansko. Zvíťazil tým Francúzska pred In the 93 years since the Nations Cup was Rome (ITA) ***** May 22 - 25, 2003 Talianskom a Veľkou Britániou. CSIO-W**** created, some 1,213 Nations Cups have been held. St. Gallen (SUI) ***** May 29 - June 01, 2003 JUNE Thirty-two countries have won at least one Nations Počas 93 rokov od založenia Pohára národov sa Lisbon (POR) ***** June 05 - 08, 2003 Cup. The counties with the most wins are Germany konalo približne 1213 Pohárov národov. Tridsaťdva Modena (ITA) **** June 05 - 08, 2003 (189), Great Britain (169), France (144) and the krajín získalo Pohár minimálne jedenkrát. Krajiny Hamina (FIN) **** June 12 - 15, 2003 United States (138). s najväčším počtom víťazstiev sú Nemecko (189), Poznan (POL) **** June 12 - 15, 2003 Veľká Británia (169), Francúzsko (144) a Spojené The 2003 season will take place over 13 four-star Aachen(GER)*****CHIO June 17 - 22, 2003 štáty (138). and 4 five-star competitions organised in 17 Drammen (NOR) **** June 24 - 29, 2003 different countries in Europe and North and South JULY V sezóne 2003 sa uskutoční trinásť štvorhviez- America. It begins with CSIO Wellington, FL (USA) Aarhus (DEN) **** July 03 - 06, 2003 Falsterbo (SWE) ***** July 10 - 13, 2003 dičkových a štyri päťhviezdičkové súťaže, organi- taking place from 5 to 9 March and finishes with Sofia (BUL) **** July 17 - 20, 2003 zované v 17 rôznych krajinách v Európe a Severnej CSIO Buenos Aires (ARG) held from 6 to 9 Hickstead (GBR) ***** July 23 - 27, 2003 a Južnej Amerike. Sezóna sa začne CSIO vo November. Budapest (HUN) **** July 31 - Aug. 03, 2003 Wellingtone na Floride (USA), od 5. do 9. mája The 2003 season will be a truly exceptional one. Lummen (BEL) **** July 31 - Aug. 03, 2003 a končí CSIO v Buenos Aires (Argentína), od 6. do AUGUST 9. novembra. Thanks to the partnership with Samsung, the series Dublin (IRL) ***** Aug. 06 - 10, 2003 has noticeably developed in the last years. During Bratislava (SVK) **** Aug. 07 - 10, 2003 Sezóna 2003 bude naozaj výnimočná. Vďaka the 2001/2002 season, as many as 40 nations Gijón (ESP) ***** Aug. 27 - Sept. 01, 2003 partnerstvu so spoločnosťou Samsung sa séria po- featuring their best riders competed against each Rotterdam (NED) ***** Aug. 28 - 31, 2003 čas posledných rokov očividne zlepšila. Počas se- other in an exemplary spirit of horsemanship and SEPTEMBER zóny 2001/2002 medzi sebou vo výnimočnom du- fair-play. In order to satisfy the increased interest Spruce Meadows chu jazdeckého umenia a fair play súťažili najlepší among the riders, media and spectators, substantial (CAN) ***** Sept. 03 - 07, 2003 jazdci až zo 40 krajín. Aby bol uspokojený zvýšený modifications were brought to the series. The top Poděbrady (CZE) **** Sept. 12 - 14, 2003 záujem jazdcov, médií a divákov boli v sérii zave- events where the best nations compete at were Barcelona (ESP) ***** Sept. 18 - 21, 2003 dené významné úpravy. Boli vybrané najkvalitnej- OCTOBER selected to form the Samsung Super League, which šie podujatia, na ktorých súťažia najlepšie krajiny Athens (GRE) **** Oct. 02 - 05, 2003 begins in May 2003. The promotion/relegation a vytvorila sa Samsung Super Liga (Samsung NOVEMBER system between the new Super League and the Super League), ktorá sa začína v máji 2003. Buenos Aires reduced Nations Cup Series at the end of each year Systém postup/zostup medzi novou Super Ligou (ARG) **** Nov. 14 - 16, 2003 will, without doubt, bring additional excitement and a zredukovanou sériou Pohára národov bezpochy- further enhance the sporting qualities of the series. by prinesie na konci každého roka ďalšie vzrušenie a ešte zvýši športové kvality série. Samsung’s choice of the Nations Cup Series is not a fortuitous one. The company, whose corporate Výber Pohára národov spoločnosťou Samsung philosophy is “Contributing to mankind and the nie je náhodný. Spoločnosť, ktorej firemná filozofia community,” is committed to supporting je "Prispievať na ľudstvo a spoločnosť," sa angažu- international sporting events and operating social je v podpore medzinárodných športových podujatí service groups thereby returning corporate profits a organizovaní skupín pre verejnú službu, čím vra- to the public and working towards a more cia zisky spoločnosti verejnosti a pracuje pre har- harmonious and equitable society. The talent and monickejšiu a spravodlivejšiu spoločnosť. Talent efforts, the consistent partnership with the horse, a úsilie, pevné partnerstvo s koňom, tímový duch the team spirit and national pride, all of which are at a národná hrdosť - to všetko súťaž o Pohár národov stake in a Nations Cup competition, make this series predstavuje, robia túto sériu skutočne jedinečnou. truly unique. Therefore, Samsung and the Nations Further information: Z tohto dôvodu tvoria Samsung a Pohár národov Cup Series form a perfect partnership. http:/www.samsungnationscup.com dokonalé partnerstvo. Samsung Nations Cup

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Samsung is proud to partner with la Federation On behalf of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, Equestre Internationale in an ongoing effort to it is my pleasure to welcome the riders, spectators, representatives of the media and officials to the 2003 stimulating greater interest in and providing wider season of the Samsung Nations Cup Series. accessibility to equestrian sport. Our highly successful partnership dates back to 1988, when It is now seven years that Samsung is supporting the Samsung became the title sponsor for two amateur FEI Nations Cup Series, one of equestrian sport’s oldest and most prestigious series. This year, the FEI and Samsung are international competitions in jumping and dressage. launching the Samsung Super League, where the best eight Since Samsung’s title sponsorship of the Nation’s Cup teams of the world compete at eight events. At the end of began in 1997, we have seen the world’s oldest and the season, the best team of the Samsung Nations Cup most prestigious international equestrian event Series will be promoted to participate in the 2004 Super League. An intense fight is anticipated for the best team receive far greater coverage in the media and attract to grab the first place of the standings! more spectators and participants than ever before. Samsung has been a partner of the FEI and equestrian The Samsung managerial philosophy stresses the sport since 1988. The FEI is very proud and pleased to have need for corporations to contribute to society by developed such a truthful long-term relationship with Samsung, and would like to emphasise once again providing top quality goods and services. In this same Samsung’s immense contribution to equestrian sport. We spirit, we remain committed to supporting sporting are thrilled that this new project will strengthen even events of all kinds, including the Asian Games as well more the profound cooperation between our organisations. as the Summer and Winter Olympics, for sports are Samsung is a major supporter of worldwide sport and of valuable exchanges that deepen understanding among the Olympic Movement. The company believes in the values people and nations. of friendship and exchange among people of different culture that sport conveys. Equestrian sport is unique in The Samsung Nations Cup series exemplifies the that it brings together a human athlete and an animal athlete. The success of this partnership depends on the level core values of Samsung: tradition, global reach, and of confidence and respect they have for each other. The the constant quest to be the best. Let me wish all our development and preservation of this inspiring relationship dedicated equestrian participants good luck during is the great message our sport brings to the world. the 2003 season. May this experience further friendship and the quality of competition within the I would like to offer a special word of thanks to the CSIO Organising Committees and all those contributing to the global equestrian community. successful running of this Series. Their efforts and dedication are highly appreciated.

I am certain that the spectators will enjoy excellent

Samsung Nations Cup Kun-Hee Lee performances and a wonderful show and wish the riders Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics and their horses the best of luck.

H.R.H. The Infanta D. Pilar de Borbón FEI President

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