They say it’s good to start off with a joke…

However, the current financial injection from the Sports Support Fund can turn that joke into reality and be a key factor in the development of sport in Slovakia.

It can ensure the improvement of training conditions for athletes, enhance the fan experience, and increase the attractiveness of venues for hosting prestigious events.

Great opportunity also means great responsibility. The decisions clubs make today will influence the quality of the sporting environment for a decade to come.

You know how it goes. We wanted to do our best, but it turned out as usual…

That’s why we should look for inspiration in developed countries, where cutting-edge technologies meeting strict standards of international sports organizations (UEFA, FIBA, and others) are the norm when modernizing sports infrastructure.

Modern technologies are not just an add-on – they are a key element of the spectator experience, club marketing, and sporting level. Moreover, they reduce energy consumption

and offer new opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. Isn’t that what we want?

Let’s not repeat our mistakes – let’s repeat the positive examples of others.

Now that the money is here, let’s make sure it’s put to good use. And to use it well, we need to create additional value with its help. That’s why…

✅ Let’s select suppliers who genuinely care about long-term value.

✅ Let’s invest in solutions that meet international standards and last for years.

✅ Quality is not a luxury, but an investment for the future.

I believe the cheapest solution rarely brings the expected result.