The University of Sarajevo organized the “University Ski Cup” in Nordic skiing

The University Ski Cup in Nordic Skiing, organized by the University of Sarajevo and the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education UNSA, and in cooperation with the Student Parliament of the University of Sarajevo, was held today on the Olympic Mountain Igman. It is an event that is traditionally organized with the aim of affirming this Olympic discipline at the University of Sarajevo, as well as winter sports in general.

The seventh “University Ski Cup” was opened by Prof. Dr. Tamara Karača Beljak, Vice-Rector for Arts, Research, Culture and Sports of the University of Sarajevo. She pointed out that the Nordic Ski Cup is growing every year, which is why the organizers of the competition intend to bring this event to the level of regional competition in the coming winter seasons.

“We will try to include colleagues from other universities in the region in the organization, but also as guests and competitors,” said Vice-Rector Karača Beljak, adding that the University of Sarajevo is recognized for its sporting achievements.

The competition was held in the categories of teaching staff and students, and gathered Nordic skiing fans who recognized this event as a great opportunity for sports, but also to jointly contribute to the return of the Olympic spirit.

Thanks to the participants of the competition were handed over by Prof. Dr. Rifat Škrijelj, Rector, Prof. Dr. Tamara Karača Beljak, Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. Mirza Dautbašić, Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. Haris Alić, Faculty of Sports and Physical Education Dean and Prof. Dr. Nermin Nurković from the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education.