Today's 23rd place of Olympian Marko Šljivić in the slalom discipline, a debutant at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, is yet another confirmation of the immense potential our athletes possess. A message that talent, work and character exist in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

⏱️ First run: 1:03.05 (25) ⏱️ Second run: 59.91 (23)🏁

96 skiers participated in today's slalom.

In a complex and unstable social environment, the Ski Association of BiH, Marko's club and his coach are writing the history of BiH skiing. This is not just a placement, this is a message.

A message that talent, work and character exist in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 💙💛🤍

The Olympic Committee of BiH is proud of the volunteer work, enthusiasm and great achievements reached without systemic state support and without an organized sports system. Our athletes do not succeed thanks to the system but despite it.

That is why it is time for change.

It is time to respect athletes who invest their lives, their youth and their dreams to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina as its best ambassadors. 🇧🇦

In the context of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the system often lags behind talent, the results of our Olympians 🥇🇧🇦 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics must serve as a compass for future reforms.

Congratulations, Marko!

Your slalom is courage, your result is pride, and your future is great.🥇🇧🇦

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