Closing Ceremony excitement concludes WorldSkills London 2011
Sunday, 09 October 2011

wsc2011_cc.jpgBy Dale Cox, WorldSkills International

The O2 was pumping with 931 Competitors, and thousands of supporters and delegations from around the world for the thrilling Closing Ceremony of WorldSkills London 2011. Celebrations from WorldSkills Members from all over the globe meant that The O2 was a blaze of noise, colour and energy. It was the 'night of nights' for the global WorldSkills family, as medals were awarded to the best young skilled professionals in the world.

The glittering Ceremony began with the incredible Beatboxer, Beardyman, who entertained and amazed the audience with a mind-blowing display of sampling and digital effects. Performers from the Hanger Arts Trust gave energetic and acrobatic performances, and engaging hosts Gabby Logan and Michael Underwood introduced the medal winners. Thrilled Champions took to the stage and were awarded their beautiful medals that were designed by competition winners, school students Arash Manshadi and Shivani Kava.

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Korea takes top award at the 41st WorldSkills Competition
Sunday, 09 October 2011
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2011 Albert Vidal Award Winners from Korea Byeong Teon Bae and Jeong Pyo Gong being presented their award by the 2005 Albert Vidal Award winner Ms. Mei Qi Viridis Liew from Singapore

By Melissa Halford, WorldSkills International

After four intense days of Competition, the medalists of WorldSkills London 2011 were announced during the Closing Ceremony at The O2 Arena. Along with the gold, silver and bronze medalists in each competition area the Albert Vidal Award winner was also announced.

The Albert Vidal Award was awarded by past winner, Ms. Mei Qi Viridis Liew (Helsinki 2005) to the Korean Mobile Robotic team Byeong Teon Bae and Jeong Pyo Gong.

 

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