Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Milena Švedová Title: Modernization of Sports Governance in Slovakia After the Establishment of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Abstract: The study analyzes the transformation of sports governance in Slovakia following the establishment of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic (MTSR SR) in 2024. Using qualitative and analytical approaches, the research examines organizational structure, financing, coordination, and professionalization within the Slovak sport management system. Data from legal and strategic documents, institutional reports, and expert interviews were synthesized. Results indicate that the new ministry improved strategic coherence but persistent issues remain in coordination, financing, and professional capacity. The paper proposes directions for modernization based on the principles of good governance, transparency, and cross-sectoral cooperation. Keywords: sports governance, public policy, Slovakia, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, good governance, financing, professionalization Journal: Littera Scripta Volume: 18 Issue: 2 Year: 2025 Month: December Pages: 116-124 DOI: 10.36708/LS.2025.I02.007 File-URL: https://littera-scripta.com/articles/modernization-of-sports-governance-in-slovakia-after-the-establishment-of-the-mi-c5bf0250 File-Format: text/html Handle: RePEc:rsg:littra:2025-014