Royal visit to the LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships 2013 in Denmark

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary will visit and attend the epic opening of the LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships that begin on Thursday, 12 December.

As patron of the Danish Swimming Federation Her Royal Highness Crown princess Mary has accepted the invitation to visit Herning and the venue Jyske Bank BOXEN at these first time in Denmark international championships, which have drawn a record number of participating countries.

The Danish Swimming Federation is honored with the royal visit:

– It is always a great pleasure for us when our patron Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary accepts our invitations and attends our events. However, I would say that we are extremely pleased with the royal visit at specifically this unique event which has drawn attention from not only within Denmark but from within Europe, says Director of the Danish Swimming Federation, Pia Holmen.

Tickets for sale on: http://www.billetnet.dk/artist/svomning-Billetter/919183

Editor’s note

2013 LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships will be staged from 12th-15th of December 2013.

673 swimmers from 42 nations have been entered by number, and on the 2nd of December the final registration by name will take place.

The Danish Team consists of 29 swimmers – the largest team ever for a senior championship.

The championships are organized by The Danish Swimming Federation. Sport Event Denmark and The City of Herning partner the event.

For more on the event: www.herning2013.com