OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports organization of youth camp on intercultural competences in sports

With the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and the Directorate for Sports and Youth, the Regional Youth Co-operation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized the third youth camp on “Intercultural Competencies in Sports”, from 10 to 13 October 2021 in Kolašin.

Fourteen young professionals from seven different sports associations participated in the camp, which aimed to increase their knowledge and understanding on intercultural competences and foster youth co-operation in sports.

In his welcome address, Edin Koljenović, Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, said that this camp represented a great opportunity for them to gain new competences, learn more about the intercultural dialogue, co-operate with youth from Montenegro, and with their regional peers in future. “RYCO offers mobility opportunities for young people, motivating them to connect and get to know their neighbours first, instead of travelling only outside of the Western Balkans”, said Koljenović.

Ksenija Božović, Deputy Director of the Directorate for Sports and Youth of Montenegro, said that the goal of this camp was to connect young sport’s professionals from different disciplines, improve their status and help them overcome prejudices and stereotypes. “You have a great role in Montenegrin society and should serve as a positive example to new generations,” said Božović.

Upon the completion, participants were awarded with certificates and invited to take part in future RYCO activities.