President Congratulates Olympians, Promises Support

Brdo pri Kranju/Ljubljana, 26 August - President Danilo Tuerk received on Tuesday at Brdo pri Kranju the Slovenian Olympic team, congratulating them on their achievements at the Beijing Olympics and opening the theme of providing more support to athletes who are consistent in making great results at major competitions.

Ljubljana A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square; (pictured left to right) bronze medalist Rajmond Debevec (rifle three position), bronze medalist Lucija Polavder (judo, +78), gold medalist Primoz Kozmus (hammer throw), his coach Vladimir Kevo and silver medalist Vasilij Zbogar (sailing, laser class). Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square; (pictured left to right) bronze medalist Rajmond Debevec (rifle three position), bronze medalist Lucija Polavder (judo, +78), gold medalist Primoz Kozmus (hammer throw), his coach Vladimir Kevo and silver medalist Vasilij Zbogar (sailing, laser class).
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team hosted by President Danilo Tuerk. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team hosted by President Danilo Tuerk.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square; (pictured left to right) bronze medalist Rajmond Debevec (rifle three position), bronze medalist Lucija Polavder (judo, +78), gold medalist Primoz Kozmus (hammer throw), silver medalist Vasilij Zbogar (sailing, laser class). Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square; (pictured left to right) bronze medalist Rajmond Debevec (rifle three position), bronze medalist Lucija Polavder (judo, +78), gold medalist Primoz Kozmus (hammer throw), silver medalist Vasilij Zbogar (sailing, laser class).
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square; (pictured left to right) bronze medalist Rajmond Debevec (rifle three position), bronze medalist Lucija Polavder (judo, +78), gold medalist Primoz Kozmus (hammer throw), silver medalist Vasilij Zbogar (sailing, laser class). Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square; (pictured left to right) bronze medalist Rajmond Debevec (rifle three position), bronze medalist Lucija Polavder (judo, +78), gold medalist Primoz Kozmus (hammer throw), silver medalist Vasilij Zbogar (sailing, laser class).
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A crowd gathers in in Ljubljana's Preseren Square to cheer the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A crowd gathers in in Ljubljana's Preseren Square to cheer the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana Silver medalist, yachter Vasilij Zbogar (pictured) at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Silver medalist, yachter Vasilij Zbogar (pictured) at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square; (pictured left to right) bronze medalist Rajmond Debevec (rifle three position), bronze medalist Lucija Polavder (judo, +78), gold medalist Primoz Kozmus (hammer throw) and his coach Vladimir Kevo, silver medalist Vasilij Zbogar (sailing, laser class) and Education and Sport MInister Milan Zver. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team in Ljubljana's Preseren Square; (pictured left to right) bronze medalist Rajmond Debevec (rifle three position), bronze medalist Lucija Polavder (judo, +78), gold medalist Primoz Kozmus (hammer throw) and his coach Vladimir Kevo, silver medalist Vasilij Zbogar (sailing, laser class) and Education and Sport MInister Milan Zver.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic (pictured in the centre) hosts a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic (pictured in the centre) hosts a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Olympic bronze medalist in sailing, Vasilij Zbogar (left), shaking hands with President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Olympic bronze medalist in sailing, Vasilij Zbogar (left), shaking hands with President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Olympic bronze medalist in judo, Lucija Polavder (left), shaking hands with President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Olympic bronze medalist in judo, Lucija Polavder (left), shaking hands with President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Olympic bronze medalist in shooting, Rajmond Debevec (left), shaking hands with President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Olympic bronze medalist in shooting, Rajmond Debevec (left), shaking hands with President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju President Danilo Tuerk speaking at his reception for the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
President Danilo Tuerk speaking at his reception for the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team hosted by President Danilo Tuerk. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team hosted by President Danilo Tuerk.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Olympic gold medalist in men's hammer throw, Primoz Kozmus (right) and President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Olympic gold medalist in men's hammer throw, Primoz Kozmus (right) and President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju President Danilo Tuerk (right) and Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
President Danilo Tuerk (right) and Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Jankovic at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju Olympic gold medalist in men's hammer throw, Primoz Kozmus (second from left) shaking hands with President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
Olympic gold medalist in men's hammer throw, Primoz Kozmus (second from left) shaking hands with President Danilo Tuerk at a reception for the Slovenian Olympic team.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team hosted by President Danilo Tuerk. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Brdo pri Kranju
A reception for the Slovenian Olympic team hosted by President Danilo Tuerk.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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