A working meeting of representatives of the City of Novi Sad and the City of Podgorica, aimed at improving institutional capacities in the field of sports, through the exchange of experiences, preparation for the development of future strategic documents and harmonization with modern European practices, was held at the City Hall.
The delegation of the City of Novi Sad was led by a member of the City Council for Sports and Youth, Tatjana Medved. On the other hand, on behalf of the City of Podgorica, the meeting was attended by Deputy Mayor Nadja Ljiljanić, Secretary of the Secretariat for Sports Darko Nikčević and Independent Advisor for Sports Nela Tatar. At the meeting, good practices and plans of the City of Novi Sad in the field of sports development were presented, with special emphasis on the promotion of the concept of “sport for all”, inclusion of vulnerable social groups and development of sports for persons with disabilities. Special attention is paid to the digitalization of processes in sport, as well as the management of sports infrastructure, the use of EU funds and other forms of international cooperation.
As part of the topic of digitization, the delegation of the Computer Centre of the Faculty of Technical Sciences of the University of Novi Sad, which in cooperation with the Sports and Youth Directorate of the City of Novi Sad developed an innovative software solution, presented itself to the attendees. In a short presentation, the functioning of the system in practice and its potential for application in other institutional environments is demonstrated. The talks were focused, among other things, on the process of candidacy of the City of Novi Sad for the title of European City of Sport, which further confirms the city’s strategic commitment to the development of a modern and inclusive sports policy.
Tatjana Medved, a member of the City Council for Sports and Youth, said that Novi Sad, led by Mayor Žarko Mićini, is working intensively on the development of sports programmes that include all categories of the population – from children and young people, through recreationists, to people with disabilities.
“Digitalization in sport, as well as the use of international funds, are key tools in our further development. We very much appreciate the opportunity to share our experiences with colleagues from Podgorica, but also to hear their challenges and solutions, because only with a joint approach can we improve sports in the region – said Tatjana Medved.
This meeting is a significant step towards strengthening intercity and international cooperation in the field of sport and opens up opportunities for joint projects and initiatives in the future.
Novi Sad, October 2, 2025