Vladan Milić, deputy mayor of Čačak, along with other city officials and Savo Skitnja, the coordinator for sports activities of the Čačak Sports Association, welcomed representatives from the Serbian Sports Association. The meeting focused on sport in Čačak, infrastructure, and planned events. General secretary of the Serbian Sports Association, Goran Marinković, emphasized the importance of the partnership and the need for continuous improvements to benefit athletes and recreational users.
Representatives from the Serbian and Čačak sports associations visited OŠ "Dragiša Mišović" to discuss the importance of sports and physical activity with Stan Šipetić, the school's director. Olympic champion Štefanek and Olympic vice-champion Bogdanović engaged with students on the topic of "How to Become a Champion." Students were given the opportunity to ask questions and share their aspirations.
- Our goal is to bring sport closer to children, to send a clear message about the significance of sport for both physical and mental development. Not everyone will become a champion, but they will grow into healthy and good people. We must ensure better conditions for children and young people and provide support. - stated Štefanek.
- Every child through sport gains friends, learns to respect authority and support others. I hope the children found it interesting and will spend more time on sports fields. I wish them the best in achieving their dreams, they just need to believe in themselves and keep working. - added Tijana Bogdanović.
The Serbian Sports Association donated balls and sports equipment to OŠ "Dragiša Mišović." The day before, the association's leaders visited OŠ "22. avgust" in Bukovac near Novi Sad. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to promote sport and support children across Serbia.
This initiative in Čačak is exactly what we need to inspire the next generation of athletes! The stories from these Olympic champions are pure gold for kids. But are we doing enough to support grassroots sports programs across the Balkans? It's a fight worth winning!