World Mind Sport Games 2012

[tyuiop]

Are they planning on holding a second one this summer? I heard that it would be in August, but no word from AGA yet.

I would love to see a second one! These things are really exciting.

[RobertJasiek]

AFAIK, the sponsor aspect still awaits solution. IOW, chances are increasing that the event might not occur. This lets me wonder though why the event can't be held without sponsor money.

[Phelan]

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4853

[guta]

http://www.worldbridge.org/tourn/WMSG.1 ... 2012-1.pdf
http://fmjd.org/docs/FMJD_TD_2012_01.pdf

[Kaya.gs]

AFAIK, the sponsor aspect still awaits solution. IOW, chances are increasing that the event might not occur. This lets me wonder though why the event can't be held without sponsor money.

Anything remotely similar to the 2008 mind games must cost a few million dollars.

[RobertJasiek]

Not if it is run like a European go congress, i.e. participants pay everything themselves and prizes are a joke.

[Kaya.gs]

Not if it is run like a European go congress, i.e. participants pay everything themselves and prizes are a joke.

I propose Buenos Aires for the tournament venue then

[dankenzon]

OFFICIAL

Lille France from August 9 to August 23.

Let's see who can go there!

[Javaness2]

OFFICIAL

Lille France from August 9 to August 23.

Let's see who can go there!

hold on, where did you hear this?

[aokun]

OFFICIAL

Lille France from August 9 to August 23.

Let's see who can go there!

hold on, where did you hear this?

http://www.imsaworld.com/site/news_full/25.html

[Javaness2]

Well, I'm almost lost for words. I wonder who will be invited to play.

[Kaya.gs]

Well, I'm almost lost for words. I wonder who will be invited to play.

Probably every country. What i dont see in the website is if there is any sponsoring. There are sponsors in the right side, but not much else is said.

I'd certainly like to go this year

[Javaness2]

It doesn't really bode well that the IGF haven't announced anything yet

[dankenzon]

Probably the details are about to be delivered to each Federation ... but form me the most important clue of what's going to happen is this:

There are many hotels of every category, within walking distance from the Congress Centre “Lille Grand Palais” which is about 10 minutes’ walk from downtown Lille.

sounds like come and play, but pay your own sleep.. I don't know if you agree with me

[Javaness2]

It looks very much like a 'come if you can afford it' event.