THE FIRST "MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT OF BEGEK GREATS" HAS BEGUN
Member of the City Council for Sports and Youth, Tatjana Medved, attended the opening of the first "Memorial Tournament of Begec Greats," which is dedicated to preserving the tradition and history of sports. The tournament is dedicated to the greats of FC "Vojvodina" Vujadin Boškov, Lazar Vasić and Radomir Krstić, the greatest visionaries who left a deep mark in sports in Novi Sad and Begec, and were also members of FC "Bačka" from Begec.
- This tournament is not only of competitive importance, but also an act of gratitude and respect for the people who marked the history of our sport with their work and vision - Vujadin Boškov, Lazar Vasić and Radomir Krstić. With their sports activities and values, they proved how great a community can be when they live with sports. The City of Novi Sad, headed by Mayor Žarko Mićin, continuously takes care of all its sports organizations - from sports clubs in the city to sports collectives in suburban areas, such as Begeč. Our goal is to make sport available to everyone, on equal terms, in every part of the city, because every field, every hall and every club is an equally important part of our sports map and the foundation of a healthy, active and inclusive society. And it is under the slogan 'Novi Sad plays for the future' that our city has become the European City of Sport 2026, thus confirming its commitment to the balanced development of sports and infrastructure throughout the city. This obliges us to work even harder on creating equal opportunities for everyone - that everyone can do sports, in every part of Novi Sad - said Tatjana Medved.
The tournament was attended by football clubs "Budućnost" from Gložan, "Bačka" from Begec and "Veternik" from Veternik.
Novi Sad, October 26, 2025
THE 33RD NOVI SAD MARATHON HAS BEGUN – THE CITY OF SPORT GREETED MORE THAN A THOUSAND PARTICIPANTS
The 33rd International Novi Sad Marathon, in which more than 1,000 competitors from the country and abroad participate, started today from the Freedom Square. On behalf of Mayor Žarko Mićin and the City of Novi Sad, the participants were greeted and the event was officially opened by Tatjana Medved, member of the City Council for Sports and Youth and President of the Organizing Committee of the marathon.
In her address, Medved pointed out that the Novi Sad Marathon has not been just a sports event for more than three decades, but a platform that gathers, inspires and reflects the values that the city stands for.
– This marathon connects people, celebrates sports and the spirit of our city. It is not just a race, but a symbol of Novi Sad as an open, active and inclusive city. Novi Sad strongly invests in sports infrastructure, supports all forms of sports – from recreational to professional, because we believe that the future is built through perseverance, solidarity and heart. The title of the European City of Sport for 2026, which we won under the motto 'Novi Sad plays for the future', is a recognition, but also an obligation to continue investing in a healthier and more active life for all our citizens – Medved emphasized and added – I wish you strength, endurance and inspiration on the track. Run with your heart, enjoy every step and feel the spirit of the city that breathes sports and plays for the future.
The 33rd Novi Sad Marathon is organized by the Sports Association "Novi Sad Marathon" with the support of the City of Novi Sad, and is included in the official calendar of the Athletics Federation of Serbia and the World Athletics Federation. This year, more than 1,100 competitors from 25 countries participated. The program includes races of 42, 25, 10 and 5 kilometers, as well as recreational walks and children's programs.
Novi Sad, 12 October 2025