Sport

Traditional Ljubljana marathon. Photo: Domen Grogl

There is nothing that connects people more than sports and various forms of recreation. Slovenia’s diverse geography allows for numerous sporting activities. Slovenes are very fond of recreational sports, and certain surveys show that no less than forty per cent of Slovenes practise a sport in one way or another. They are well catered for, as there are many recreational sporting events held throughout the year across the country. Naturally, sporting activities also exist at institutional and professional levels.

Features

Rebirth of ski jumping

March 2012

This year, ski jumping in Slovenia has received fresh impetus. In all competitions, Slovenian jumpers are ranked among the world ski jumping elite. Ski jumping has spread throughout Slovenia with over 1,000 boys and girls practising the sport.

The best world champions

January 2012

The Slovenian Sportspersons of the Year were the Alpine skier, Tina Maze, the white water slalom kayaker, Peter Kauzer, and the award for best team went to the ski jump team, who won bronze at the World Championships in Oslo.

Planica - cradle of Slovenian sport

March 2011

From 17 to 20 March 2011 Planica hosts the World Cup Finals in ski jumping. Many people have called the week of flights at Planica a national holiday, a festival of sport and the peak of winter sports. Planica has been visited by kings, emperors, prime...

Collectors of medals

February 2011

Many sports lovers ask: where does little Slovenia, with its population of just two million, get such a fantastic team of athletes, competing in almost all disciplines and winning numerous medals? Particularly in winter sports, Slovenia is incredible. Alpine...

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