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Modernization of Sports Governance in Slovakia After the Establishment of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports

Milena Švedová1*

  1. Institute of Technology and Business Prešov, Faculty of Economics, Management and Marketing, Prešov, Slovakia

* Corresponding author: svedova@vste.sk

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 governancepublic policySlovakiaMinistry of Tourism and Sportsgood governancefinancingprofessionalization

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