2000, the new Gothia Heden Center is opened. An activities center of 7,000 square meters visited by more than 300,000 persons during the Gothia Cup week. The opening ceremony got a new format and was watched by 39,100 persons. The leaders party was arranged for the 3.rd time at Scandinavium and got a lot of credit. The games are played more fairly and with more sportsmanship then ever before. Only two protests are registered from the 3,140 games. 1,203 teams from 53 countries participated.
Finally – after numerous losses in finals and semifinals it’s time for Bordeaux to lift the cup. ”Adream has come true”, the Bordeaux leader Philippe Ozuna cries out.
