Georgi Pirinski
Chairman
National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Dear friends,

I am honoured and happy to be able to join in welcoming all participants in this most challenging ladies ski contest – the AUDI FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Bansko 2009.

For the future of the ski sport in Bulgaria and especially for Bansko as a rising world-class ski center this contest shall open a new and most promising page. I do trust that all those taking part in this run will come away inspired by the discovery of the beauty and top-standard facilities of Bansko.

With best wishes for success and opportunities to enjoy.