In attendance at the finals of the Men's and Women's Open Sabre competition on the first day of AFF #1 was Hon. James Merlino, State Minister for Sport. Minister Merlino also presented the medals, and took some time to say a few words.
The Minister re-affirmed the State Government's commitment to the new State Fencing Centre to be built as part of the Arden Street redevelopment. He also mentioned the additional $2m that has now been allocated to this project to overcome some physical soil quality problems found on the site.
The event was also attended by Ms Naomi Hirst, from Sport and Recreation Victoria, who stayed on to see some of the Veterans events.
We thanks Mr Merlino and Ms Hirst for their attendance at today's events.
Last Modified on 28/05/2008 07:12