Master plan for sport: Many demands on politicians

Sport Austria is becoming more offensive, and not just because of that Sports budget was cut by 13 percent. The motto for 2026 is “From a sports country to a sports nation”. This is not just giving the government a rod, but a master plan. What needs to be done? Primarily Movement in the area of ​​movement bring.

The key point is, among other things, Daily exercise session. “Since the number of hours was reduced at the beginning of the 2000s, there has hardly been any sport in schools,” says Niessl. “Sport relieves stress in the long run Health budget. You have to think sustainably.” Movement has to start in kindergarten. This should also be included in the training of trainers are invested, who are then “allowed to work with the children.”

Infrastructure

It would also be important to expand the Infrastructure – and the use of the existing ones. “It cannot be the case that sports fields are closed,” says ASKÖ President Hermann Krist, who is also in favor of one Reduced bureaucracy and more punctual payments from the Ministry of Sports. “This ensures better planning security for projects.” A lot went wrong in this regard this year.

Also in Top sport there is a need to catch up. A 10-year plan should be developed. Sport Austria Vice President Thomas Reichenauer gives an example: “In Great Britain, in 2007, they developed a strategy for the 2012 Olympic Games in their own country, which bore enormous fruit in the form of medals.” He wants major events to be the driving force. The Infrastructure expansion “stimulates the economy an.”