Hon Speaker, the Fdration Cynologique Internationale World Agility Championships, involving some of the world's top show dogs, were held at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg from 11 to 13 October 2013. This was the first time in the 18-year history of the championships that they were held outside of Europe, and the first time in South Africa.
Participating countries included South Africa, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, the USA and the Czech Republic. The event was extremely well run and again demonstrated South Africa's ability to successfully host international competitions. The individual world champions crowned were from Switzerland, Spain and Austria, while the team champions were from Germany and Switzerland. South Africa won one silver and two bronze medals in the team competition.
Congratulations go to the organising committee, the volunteers and the Kennel Union of Southern Africa for putting together a competition of world- class standard.
The ANC constituency office in Randburg was proud to have worked with the organisers to ensure the successful World Agility Championships. The holding of this, and countless other international events, in South Africa since 1994 continues to demonstrate the confidence the world has in South Africa and this ANC government. I thank you. [Applause.]