The 5th U.S. Athletics Championship in Futog
Member of the City Council for Sports and Youth, Tatjana Medved, attended the opening of the 5th School Sports Competition in Athletics “School Days on the Athletic Track”, which was held on the athletic track of the Elementary School “Desanka Maksimović” in Futog. The competition is organized by the Athletic Sports Association “Borac Futog” with the support of the City of Novi Sad.
“This school sports competition in athletics will bring together over 500 children of preschool and school age, in all age categories, who will compete by age on athletic tracks in the form of cross country races, for gold, silver and bronze medals, and children will be awarded with diplomas up to the fifth place. The goal of this competition is to motivate children and parents to get involved in sports as much as possible, and to promote athletics, the “queen of sports” as key to the development and preparation of children for other sports, the overall psychophysical development of children, the development of individuality, self-discipline and the desire for success. With this sports competition in athletics, we primarily have a mission to interest children in sports in general,” said Tatjana Medved.
She added that the City once again stimulated the competition with financial resources by allocating 400,000 dinars from the budget for the programs of the Athletic Sports Association “Borac Futog,” and this year funds in the total amount of 20,350,000 dinars were approved for school sports.
This cross country race is held twice a year in spring and autumn with the aim of getting as many children interested as possible in sports.
Novi Sad, May 20, 2025
A new swimming pool in Futog will start operating on Wednesday
The Olympic swimming pool in Futog will open on Wednesday, May 21 at 12 noon. It is a modern sports and recreational facility that provides quality conditions for swimming and recreation for all generations.
On weekdays and weekends,
the pool will be open to recreational cyclists from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., then from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., then from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. there are shifts for pensioners. On weekends, the pool is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets will be sold at the pool box office just before entering.
Tatjana Medved, a member of the City Council for Sports and Youth, points out that this is a very important investment.
– Citizens of Futoga, Begec, Veternik, but also Adice and Novo naselje will be able to perform their recreational, sports and professional activities in the new Olympic swimming pool from Wednesday. The swimming pool will be managed by JP SPC “Vojvodina”, which has the experience and resources to manage such a facility in its activities and business program. The City of Novi Sad will continue to invest in the development of sports infrastructure,” said Tatjana Medved.
Novi Sad, May 19, 2025
START OF THE 48TH FRUŠKA GORA MOUNTAINEERING MARATHON ON APRIL 26 AT 9.00 AM IN POPOVICA
Member of the City Council for Sports and Youth, Tatjana Medved, attended the press conference on the occasion of the 48th International Youth Conference. Fruška Gora Mountaineering Marathon, which will be held 26. and on April 27 on the slopes of Fruška Gora. The event is organized by the Mountaineering and Skiing Association "Železničar", with the support of the City of Novi Sad.
"47 years have passed since the first Fruška Gora Marathon was held, and that is why this event occupies a special place on the map of sports events and is an event of special importance for the City of Novi Sad, because it promotes healthy lifestyles and values that empower us on the way to success. Many generations of citizens of Novi Sad and other visitors have visited the slopes of Fruška Gora and thus become part of the history of the Fruška Gora Marathon. Those who come for the first time, at the very beginning, testify to the justified popularity of this event among all lovers of sports, recreation and nature. That is why I am sure that this year's Fruška Gora Marathon will be a true pleasure for all participants and that after the race we will leave Fruška Gora clean and preserved," said Tatjana Medved, adding that the City of Novi Sad has allocated one million dinars from the budget for this event, and that it will continue to support.
As it was said at the conference, the start of the marathon is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Mountain Lodge in Popovica. For the first day of the marathon, 14 trails have been prepared, of different lengths and different altitude differences. On Sunday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m., the start of the Children's Mountaineering Marathon is planned for children of preschool and elementary school age. During the marathon, a restrictive traffic regime will be in force, about which the public will be informed in a timely manner, and transport of all participants from the bus station will be provided.
The conference was also attended by the director of the Fruška Gora Marathon, Nenad Sudarov, the assistant director of the Fruška Gora National Park, Dragan Vidovic, and the president of the Mountaineering Association of Serbia, Iso Planić. Any additional information about the marathon can be found on the website www.fruskogorski-maraton.com
Novi Sad, April 17, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANNUAL PROGRAMS FOR 2026 YEAR
Organizations in the field of sports from the territory of the City of Novi Sad are informed that preparations are underway for the development of a new electronic platform through which applications for annual programs will be made, so that the Public Notice will be published upon its completion.
FINALS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT NOVI SAD
Member of the City Council for Sports and Youth, Tatjana Medved, attended the closing of the 8th International Bowling Tournament of Novi Sad 'BACKA OPEN 2025', which was held in the bowling alley of the Serbian Orthodox Church 'Vojvodina'. The Cup was organized by the Bowling Club "Bačka" with the support of the City of Novi Sad and the Serbian Orthodox Church "Vojvodina".
"This international sports competition is another in a series, which confirms the fact that the City of Novi Sad is an excellent host that uses every opportunity to confirm that it is a successful organizer of many sports events. This has greatly contributed to the City of Novi Sad becoming an official candidate for the title of 'European City of Sport 2026' this year. I believe that we will win it, which would make our city proudly carry three European titles, youth, culture and sports from next year," said Tatjana Medved and greeted all participants and finalists of this year's competition, wishing them many more sporting successes in the future, adding that this year's tournament "Bačka Open 2025" was a true pleasure for all active bowlers. as well as for recreationists in this sport - said Tatjana Medved.
This year's bowling competition took place in two phases, qualifications and the final part, in which over 180 competitors from eight countries participated, namely Macedonia, Hungary, Republika Srpska, Croatia, Italy and Germany, and the twenty-four best competitors were awarded prizes.
Posted on May 4, 2025
SERBIAN INTERNATIONAL CUP IN BODY BUILDING AND FITNESS HAS BEEN OPENED
Member of the City Council for Sports and Youth, Tatjana Medved, opened the International Cup of Serbia in Body Building and Fitness, which was held in the Serbian Orthodox Church "Vojvodina". The Cup was organized by the Association of Serbia for Body Building, Fitness, Body Fitness and Aerobics in cooperation with the Body Building, Fitness and Aerobics Association of Novi Sad. On that occasion, the City was awarded a plaque for its contribution to the organization of this important sports competition.
- This international sports competition is another in a series, hosted by the City of Novi Sad, which uses every opportunity to confirm that it is a successful organizer of many sports events, which has greatly contributed to the City of Novi Sad becoming an official candidate for the title of "European City of Sport 2026" this year. I believe that we will win it, which would make our city proudly carry three European titles, youth, culture and sports from next year," said Tatjana Medved and greeted all participants of this year's competition, wishing them a lot of sporting success and adding that this year's Serbia Open Cup 2025 will be a true pleasure for all participants, guided by the basic rule of sportsmanship. To participate for pleasure and because they love what they do.
The International Serbian Cup in Body Building and Fitness is a competition that includes different categories and age groups in which over 200 competitors participated.
Novi Sad, April 13, 2025
Important Notice to Organizations in the Field of Sport
Organizations in the field of sports that have signed contracts on the allocation of funds for the implementation of annual programs in the period of temporary financing (January-March) are hereby informed that they are obliged to submit new Harmonized Financial Plans of Annual Programs and Plans for the Implementation of Program Activities with the amount of allocated funds based on the new Decision on Approval of Funds for the Implementation of Annual Programs published on the website of the City Administration on March 25, 2025. The same shall be adjusted to the amount of funds approved under the said Decision, but which will now be reduced by the amount of funds that have been approved, i.e. for which the contract has been signed during the period of temporary financing.
"INVICTUS CHALLENGE 2025" HAS BEGUN AT THE PETROVARADIN FORTRESS
Member of the City Council for Sports and Youth Tatjana Medved opened the event "Invictus Challenge 2025" organized by the Sports Association "INVICTUS NS 021", which was held at the Petrovaradin Fortress. It is a unique sports competition, which involves overcoming various natural obstacles on a six-kilometer-long track, in which about a thousand competitors, of all ages, from nine countries participate.
- Sport plays a vital role in the life of the community in Novi Sad. With numerous sports facilities, successful organisation of various competitions, sports clubs that support and carry out various sports activities professionally and recreationally, and especially work with children and people with disabilities, they have contributed to the City of Novi Sad becoming an official candidate for the title of 'European City of Sport 2026' this year. I believe that we will win it, which would make our city proud to carry three European titles, youth, culture and sports from next year. This race, which is held in the barns of the Petrovaradin Fortress, is another proof that speaks in favor of winning this title. To participate and cross the finish line in such races, it is often considered that a superhuman effort is necessary, but many who carry the sporting spirit in themselves, believe that it is easy and possible for anyone who is ready to invest will, time and effort to test their strength and endurance and push their own limits – said Tatjana Medved and greeted all participants of this year's race, wishing them a lot of sporting success.
The aim of the event is to promote one of the most beautiful places in Novi Sad, the Petrovaradin Fortress, through a sporting attractive event, where nature becomes a path, and with the intention that through overcoming obstacles and moving through underground corridors, competitors get to know the fortress from a different perspective.
Novi Sad, April 5, 2025