On March 19, 2026, the Serbian media NIN released an article dedicated to the Serbian Paralympic team, its participation in the Paralympic Games, and its cooperation with the Parasport Foundation.
Here is a link to the article in Serbian: Srpski paraolimpijci na svetskoj sceni: Dugoročna podrška za vrhunske rezultate
Below is an automatic English translation of the article:
Paralympic sport in Serbia has seen continuous development in recent years, reflected in the growing presence of Serbian athletes on the international stage and the notable results they achieve across many disciplines. Although every medal and performance is backed by years of work, dedication, and talent development, one of the most important factors for achieving top results is institutional support, which enables athletes to reach their full potential.
This is confirmed by this year’s Winter Paralympic Games in Italy, where Serbian Paralympian Luka Bilčar led the national delegation in alpine skiing. For Serbian Paralympians, participation in the Winter Games itself is a major success. The young athlete earned his place thanks to strong international results, including a victory in the super-G at an FIS competition in Slovakia, making him the first Serbian athlete to win in that category. Before the Games, Bilčar also recorded strong performances in races in the Czech Republic, confirming his consistent form and quality that place him among Serbia’s most promising Paralympians. At the Milan Games, he finished 23rd in slalom and 31st in giant slalom.
"Behind me are three intense years of training and competition. Going through ups and downs and many hours on the snow, each season brought new experience and pushed my limits. Now my long-time dream is coming true—to represent Serbia at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games—which is a great honor and motivation to give my best," said Luka Bilčar.
The very qualification of a Serbian skier for the Olympic tournament represents success for the entire team behind him, as well as for the whole nation, considering that Serbia had no representatives at the Winter Paralympic Games since 2018 in Beijing. In the Games of 2010, 2014, and 2018, Serbia had one representative each time, without winning medals. The only medal remembered by the nation—a bronze—was won back in 1984 by Franc Komar in alpine combined, when he competed in Innsbruck as a representative of Yugoslavia.
That the situation in Serbian Paralympic sport is now completely different is illustrated precisely by the example of Luka Bilčar, showing that athletes’ success and opportunities are made possible thanks to the support of the general sponsor of the Paralympic Committee of Serbia—the Parasport Foundation. The Parasport Foundation and the Paralympic Committee of Serbia recently signed a general sponsorship agreement, launching a long-term partnership aimed at supporting Serbian athletes with disabilities and preparing the national team for upcoming competitions.
Bilčar told NIN that the support of the Paralympic Committee carries an important message: "that you are a national team athlete of a country that proudly stands behind you." It also protects athletes and provides much-needed financial support, allowing competitors to fully dedicate themselves to training and competition.
"For us Paralympians, every initiative that improves working conditions and expands support has immense value. We see the partnership between the Parasport Foundation and POKS as an important step toward creating a more stable, organized, and inclusive system in which we can train, progress, and achieve top results. I believe this is not just administrative cooperation—this is a signal that our work, effort, and results are recognized, and that there is a clear intention to develop Paralympic sport in Serbia in the long term," Bilčar emphasized.
He adds that better infrastructure, greater access to experts, and stronger community support directly impact the preparation and performance of Paralympians.
"As athletes who strive for progress every day, we believe this partnership will open new doors, attract additional resources, and allow us to focus on what we do best—represent Serbia at the highest level and win medals. We are grateful that Paralympic sport is increasingly recognized as an important part of our society, and we look forward to the results we will achieve together," said Serbian Paralympian Bilčar.
The Parasport fund for supporting Paralympic sports aims to assist athletes with disabilities in their pursuit of an active lifestyle. The foundation is actively involved in organizing international Paralympic competitions and fundraising campaigns, positioning it as a stable institutional pillar supporting Serbian Paralympians by providing better conditions for preparation, participation in international competitions, and continuous athletic development.
The Parasport Foundation was founded by Oleg Boyko, a philanthropist who has long actively supported the development of Paralympic sport and the advancement of athletes with disabilities. Through the foundation’s work, his vision is focused on creating equal opportunities in sport and strengthening a support system that enables athletes to compete on equal footing at the world’s top competitions.