17. FINA Dünya Spor Hekimliği Kongresi

Dear Colleagues, Friends and Guests, It's our privilege and great pleasure to invite you to the 17th FINA World Sports Medicine Congress which will be held in Istanbul from 10 to 11 December 2012. One of the most important issues of aquatic medicine “Enhancing Performance; The healthy Aquatic Athlete” will be our theme. The congress will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest scientific, and technological advances in swimming, diving, water polo, synchro and open water with workshops, seminars, panels, lectures as well as oral and poster presentations. The most prestigious professionals from all around the world will contribute and be a part of this important scientific event. This will take place at Renaissance Polat Hotel on 10-11th December 2012 immediately prior to the 11th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) which will take place at the Sinan Erdem Arena in Istanbul on 12-16th December 2012. We will be with you in Istanbul, one of the world’s great cities which everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. It is the only city in the world to straddle two continents “Asia and Europe”, has been a capital during two consecutive empires - Christian and Islamic. Ten thousand years old modern city, with its unique identity will host you with attractive social life for visitors. With our best wishes to you all. Prof. Dr. Sanlı Sadi Kurdak Chair, Local Organizing Committee, Turkey