The Montenegrin Olympic Committee (COK) will provide scholarships to 11 athletes from seven sports for the summer Olympic cycle, through the Olympic Solidarity Fund, the umbrella association of Montenegrin sports announced.
It is stated that these are athletes who, with their results and dedication, represent the pillar of the Montenegrin Olympic team.
Scholarships will be awarded to Milivoj Dukić (sailing), Marija Vuković (athletics), Miloš Milenković (swimming), Bojana Gojković (boxing), Tomislav Đinović (boxing), Zinedin Bećović (taekwondo), Andrea Komatina (taekwondo), Jusuf Nurković (judo), Andrijana Šutović (judo), Ilija Marković (sailing) and Tei Nikčević (tennis).
"These athletes are already recognized as bearers of the greatest ambitions of our Olympic sport and symbols of dedicated work and struggle for top results," the statement said.
It is stated that MOC also provided additional funds for scholarships for two more athletes, Miloš Božović (shooting) and Nina Dragović (gymnastics).
"Their performances and results so far show that Montenegrin sport has a broad base and potential that deserves additional attention," the statement said.
"It is stated that MOC continues to invest in the future of Montenegrin sports through the Olympic scholarship program, the aim of which is to provide athletes with the best possible conditions for preparation and participation in the largest international competitions," MOC announced.
Bonus video:
