Sports Union of Slovenia (SUS), Slovenia
SUS is the largest national sport for all organization connects different sports organizations, associations, clubs and individuals working in the field of sports recreations and sport for all in Slovenia. It unites over 170 organisations and has over 60.000 members scattered all over Slovenia.
Their common goal is to promote healthy lifestyle and active use of leisure time. Their vision is to seek to approximate recreational sports and physical activity to every individual. SUS aims to encourage participation in physical activity and contributes to the development of physical literacy and sport for all sectors. SUS will complement the project via promoting sports education, healthy nutrition and green environment, during the project activities.
Project teams, staff and experts
Patrik Perosa
Secretary GeneralRole/Tasks in Mountain Games: Role/Tasks in Mountain Games: Consultant on promoting sports education, healthy nutrition and green environment; campaign implementation in Slovenia
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MSc in Business Administration – Marketing Concertation and BSc in Traffic Engineering. Expert in promoting, encouraging, practising and exercising as a way of life.
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Patrik Perosa has more than 25 years of experience across five key areas of sport: Sport for All, university and student sport, company sport, institutional sport governance and elite sport. Throughout his career he has combined strategic, managerial and operational roles, working on the development of sport systems, strengthening organisational structures, coordinating programmes and managing complex sport events at national and international level. He has extensive experience in international cooperation, European projects and stakeholder coordination, contributing to the development of sport participation structures, organisational frameworks and policy-oriented initiatives. His work connects practical sport delivery with governance, long-term planning and cross-sector cooperation. He holds a Master of Science in Business Administration, a Bachelor’s degree in Traffic Engineering, and national professional qualifications in sport recreation.
Žiga Sodržnik
Project ManagerRole/Tasks in Mountain Games: Secretary for program implementation; Two-week “Healthy Lifestyle for All” Campaign Contact Person
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Žiga Sodržnik is an experienced project coordinator specialising in sport and physical activity projects. His expertise includes project management, international cooperation, event organisation, stakeholder engagement, and EU-funded programme implementation.
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Žiga Sodržnik holds qualifications in Commerce and Marketing and works at the Sports Union of Slovenia as Business Secretary for Programme Implementation. He coordinates national and international sport projects, manages project implementation and reporting, and organises sport events and activities for diverse target groups. He has experience in several Erasmus+ Sport projects and international sport initiatives and is fluent in Slovene, English and Croatian.
Simon Vasle
Authorized Representative of the PresidentRole/Tasks in Mountain Games: Representative of SUS (authorised by the president) for participation in a round table or other activites
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Simon is a UEFA A licensed football coach with extensive experience in youth coaching, leadership, and mentoring. Through his long-term involvement in Slovenian sport, he has worked closely with sports clubs and organisations, contributing to youth development, coach support, and the promotion of positive values in sport. Combined with more than 30 years of professional experience in public safety, education, and public service, he brings strong expertise in communication, leadership, and working with diverse groups.
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Simon Vasle holds a Bachelor's degree in Security Management and a Master's degree in Management, with more than 30 years of professional experience in public safety, education, and working with people. He spent nearly 20 years as a criminal investigator with the Slovenian Police and is currently employed as a Senior Adviser at the Probation Administration of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Slovenia. Alongside his professional career, Simon has been actively involved in sport for many years. As a UEFA A licensed football coach, he has coached youth teams from U8 to U18 since 2008, gaining extensive experience in athlete development, leadership, mentoring, and team management. Through his long-term involvement in Slovenian sport, he has worked closely with sports clubs and organisations, contributing to coach education, youth development, and the promotion of positive values in sport. His combined expertise in sport, education, and public service enables him to work effectively with diverse groups and to support the development of safe, inclusive, and well-managed sporting environments.
Teja Jenko
Project ManagerRole/Tasks in Mountain Games: Representative of Sports of Union of Slovenia for the Main Event
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Teja Jenko is a project associate and kinesiologist with expertise in sport for all, inclusion, healthy lifestyles, volunteering, and education. She has experience in coordinating national and international projects, stakeholder engagement, project management, and the promotion of equal access to sport and physical activity.
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Teja Jenko is a university graduate kinesiologist and Project Associate at the Sports Union of Slovenia. She manages and coordinates national and international projects in the fields of sport for all, inclusion, healthy lifestyles, volunteering, and education. Her experience includes the implementation of Erasmus+ Sport projects, cooperation with international partners, project administration, dissemination activities, and stakeholder engagement.
Simona Poje
Representative - part of projectRole/Tasks in Mountain Games: Representative of Sports of Union of Slovenia for the Main Event
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Simona Poje is a dietitian specialised in nutrition counselling, health promotion, and healthy lifestyle education. She has experience in preventive health programmes, community engagement, and international volunteering projects focused on well-being and healthy living.
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Simona Poje is a dietitian with a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Counselling and Dietetics from the Faculty of Health Sciences. She currently works with the Health Promotion Centre Postojna, delivering preventive health-related activities. She completed a professional internship at Zdravstveni dom Izola and participated in international volunteering projects in Greece focused on healthy lifestyle promotion, community engagement, and multimedia activities. She is proficient in MS Office, Canva, and social media communication, and speaks Slovenian, English, Spanish, and Croatian.
Ema Kovac
Role/Tasks in Mountain Games: Folklore dance representatives
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Ema is an ethnologist and cultural anthropologist specializing in Slovenian folk dance, intangible cultural heritage, and historically informed folk costumes. As Artistic Director of the Academic Folklore Group France Marolt, she leads the ensemble's artistic development, choreography, and repertoire. Her work combines academic research with extensive experience in preserving and promoting Slovenian folk traditions through performance.
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Graduated in Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, she dedicated her bachelor's thesis to exploring the motivations for participation in folk dance activities, while her master's thesis focuses on the reasons behind historically accurate costuming in folklore groups. She is currently employed as a trainee at the Judicial Training Centre in Ljubljana.She joined the Academic Folklore Group France Marolt in 2014. In 2019, she took on the role of Head of the Active Dance Groups, and in 2022 she became the group's Artistic Director. During her tenure, she contributed to the preparation of the annual dance production in 2023, artistically led the ensemble for its 2024 concert in collaboration with the professional Croatian Ensemble LADO, and independently directed the annual dance productions in 2025 and 2026. Under her artistic leadership, the group won the national Marolt Folklore Groups Competition four times.
Tadej Zadravec
Role/Tasks in Mountain Games: Folklore dance representatives
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Tadej is a Safety Engineer with extensive experience in the management and organization of cultural and folklore activities. As former President of the Academic Folklore Group France Marolt, he led the organization of major artistic productions, international collaborations, and cultural events, while also actively performing as a dancer and workshop demonstrator.
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Mr. Zadravec holds a Master's degree in Safety Engineering and is currently employed as a Senior Professional Associate at the Institute of Occupational Safety in Ljubljana. He joined the Academic Folklore Group France Marolt in 2016, became President of the association in 2018, and held the position until 2024. During his presidency, he led the organization of the ensemble's annual dance productions and major international projects, including a competitive tour to Poland in 2023 and a joint concert with the Croatian Ensemble LADO in 2024. In his free time, he enjoys homebrewing and sport climbing.