Eleven sets of balloons await to be awarded to the ICPC world finalists. Each color represents one problem. Teams have five hours to solve the difficult problems.

The ICPCNews team at their breakfast meeting discussing coverage for competition day. (at St. Petersburg – Russia)

Balloons decorate the practice session at the Jubilee Sports Palace. Looks like everything is going smoothly! #icpc2013 (at Jubilee Sports Palace – St. Petersburg) Check out our Storify of this event:...

There it is! The 2013 World Finals trophy is now sitting in the contest floor at the Jubilee Sports Palace. (at Jubilee Sports Palace – St. Petersburg)

Each team had an opportunity to hold the World Finals trophy before the practice session for good luck. (at Jubilee Sports Palace – St. Petersburg)