Govt to Encourage Top Athletes to Remain in Sports after Retirement

Ljubljana, 10 February - The Education, Science and Sports Ministry presented on Monday a project encouraging top athletes to remain in professional sports after retirement as coaches or in some other role. The ministry will invest EUR 900,000 in EU funds in the project.

Ljubljana Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Education, Science and Sports Minister Jernej Pikalo talking to the press.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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