The European Union will finance the restoration and modernization of sports halls in 17 elementary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as those of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Sarajevo. The project will provide for better working conditions in elementary schools in Sarajevo, Ustikolina, Voljevac, Stranjani, Visoko, Donji Hotonj, Kupres, Tešnje, Rogatica, Blatnica, Strojice and East Sarajevo.

Stefano Ellero, Head of Cooperation of the Delegation of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina, said that, with this support, he hopes that sports halls in educational institutions included in the project will have much better working conditions. “Our goal is to provide optimal conditions for physical education in schools and conditions for recreational activities. We wish to invest not only in the development of motor skills and knowledge of sports, but in building personalities and peer relationships, thus directing the energy of young people in a socially useful direction,” said Ellero.

The project partners pointed out that supporting dialogue between decision-makers and sports associations is crucial in the promotion of healthy living and social cohesion of young people throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Jasmina Omerbašić, Director of the Elementary School “Ustikolina” pointed out that she is very grateful for participation in this project since it will contribute to the maintenance of physical and health education classes in conditions worthy of a proper educational system.

The start of the new EU4Sport project is one of numerous projects of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which aims to strengthen the quality of education as one of the key elements of the country’s development.