Welcome letters!

The President of the Slovenian University Sports Association prof. dr. Otmar Kugovnik, PhD On behalf of the Slovenian University Sports Association I have the great honour of submitting the bid for the organisation of the 25th Winter Universiade 2013 in the University City of Maribor. more>>

The President of the Republic of Slovenia dr. Danilo Türk, PhD For our country it would be a great honour and a pleasure to host the 26th Winter Universiade. Our vast experience in organising major international sports events, our traditional hospitality and the prevailing sports spirit are the best guarantee that the Winter Universiade 2013 will be organised at the highest level. more>>

Former President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia France Cukjati, M.D. The Winter Universiade is an event that brings together young and promising athletes from various countries and enhances their mutual friendship, trust and sports spirit. Furthermore, many athletes consider the participation at the Universiade as a significant landmark in their sports career. more>>

Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša I am very pleased to inform you that the Government of the Republic of Slovenia supports the Slovenian University Sports Association with the organisation and realisation of the 26th Winter Universiade 2013 in Maribor. Organising winter sports events is a great honour for the Republic of Slovenia. more>>

The Mayor of Maribor Franc Kangler Universiades are global festivals of youth creativity, sites of congenial meetings, top competitions and promotion of positive values of sports, fair play, friendship and symbiosis. more>>

The Rector of the University of Maribor prof. dr. Ivan Rozman, PhD On behalf of the University of Maribor, I express the full support to the bid of the Slovenian University Sports Association for the organization of the 26th Winter Universiade in 2013. more>>

The President of the Olympic Committee of Slovenia – Association of Sports Federations Janez Kocijančič, MsC Given the high quality of winter sports infrastructure in Slovenia and the excellent sports results captured by the Slovene students at the winter Universiades so far, the Executive Committee of the National Olympic Committee of Slovenia established that the submission of the candidacy was fully justified. more>>

Former President of the Slovenian Student Union Tomaž Frelih Slovenian Student Union fully supports the candidature of the Slovenian University Sports Association for organisation of the 26th Winter Universiade in Maribor 2013. The Universiade will be an excellent starting point for the youth for developing their professional sports career; either as competitors, coaches, officials, referees, etc. more>>

Top Slovene Alpine Skier, 2005 Sportswoman of the year, Student at the University of Maribor Tina Maze I am extremely pleased with the idea initiated by the Slovenian University Sports Association to organise the 26th Winter Universiade 2013. more>>