Sport in Slovakia

     Sport division of The Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic is responsible for creating favorable conditions for sports and physical activity as well as for the reconciliation and development of sport policy. The competences of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic in the field of sport are defined by law act no 440/2015 Coll. on sport and on the amendment of certain acts. The main task is the promotion and development of sport among youth, ensuring the preparation and participation of the sports representation of the Slovak Republic at a major sports competition, the protection of the integrity of sport and the promotion of a healthy way of life for the population. The agenda is carried out in cooperation with a range of different organizations. Since March 2018 there is a State Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic for sport. Ivan Husár is currently is in hold of this position .