Olympic Committee of Slovenia

What Olympic Committee of Slovenia does

The Olympic Committee of Slovenia (Olimpijski komite Slovenije – Združenje športnih zvez, OKS-ZŠZ) is the sole National Olympic Committee for Slovenia recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Founded in 1991 and headquartered at Ameriška ulica 2 in Ljubljana, it functions as an umbrella sports federation (Združenje športnih zvez) under Slovenian sports law, holding exclusive authority over Olympic representation, the national athlete categorization system, and the distribution of state-allocated sports funding from the Fundacija za šport. The organization serves three primary stakeholder groups: categorized Slovenian athletes (Olympic, Paralympic, and youth competitors across all disciplines), corporate sponsors and institutional partners (including two main sponsors — OTP Banka and Športna loterija — and a roster of large corporate sponsors such as Telekom Slovenije, Peak Sport, Petrol, HSE, BTC City, Slovenske železnice, Triglav Investments, and Europlakat), and educational institutions certified under its Športnikom prijazno izobraževanje program (57 institutions in academic year 2026/2027).

OKS-ZŠZ's core offerings center on the athlete lifecycle. The Nacionalni karierni center (National Career Center for Athletes) provides dual career development, career counseling, labor market transition support, and individual career plans. Complementary programs include the Delavnice in usposabljanja workshops, the Agreement on Employment of Top Athletes and Coaches (which channels athletes into the Slovenian Armed Forces, Police, Financial Administration, and other ministries), sports scholarships, and the Botrstvo v športu patronage program for young talent. Digital infrastructure comprises the ŠportSI 360° athlete management platform, the Nacionalna baza prostovoljcev v športu (national volunteer database), and Leopold AI as an AI-augmented tool within the digital stack. Service delivery is anchored by 20 regional offices (regijske pisarne) across Slovenia plus four diaspora offices in Italy (Trieste), Austria (Celovec), Hungary (Monošter), and Croatia (Zagreb).

As a non-profit, OKS-ZŠZ is funded through a combination of government ministry allocations, sponsorship revenue, and pass-through lottery funding from the Fundacija za šport, augmented by IOC grants (most notably the Fit for the Future Olympian Grant of $10,000 per Olympian from Milano Cortina 2026 onward). It operates within the broader Olympic movement ecosystem as a member of the European Olympic Committees and as an IOC-recognized National Olympic Committee, coordinating Slovenia's participation in the Olympic Games, Mediterranean Games (approximately 170 athletes at Taranto 2026), Youth Olympic Games, and other international competitions. Merchandise revenue flows through a licensing arrangement with Peak Sport for the Nacionalna kolekcija.

Name

Olympic Committee of Slovenia

Legal name

Olimpijski komite Slovenije – Združenje športnih zvez

Website

https://olympic.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Olympic Committee of Slovenia (OKS-ZŠZ) is the IOC-recognized National Olympic Committee and umbrella sports federation for Slovenia, delivering athlete categorization, dual-career support, educational and corporate certification programs, digital platforms (ŠportSI 360°, volunteer database, Leopold AI), and Olympic representation for Slovenian athletes domestically and across the regional diaspora.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Olympic Committee

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Olympic & Multi-Sport Movement Organizations (NOCs, Olympic Committees) (MPAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• National olympic committee
• Athlete career development
• Sports federation management
• Olympic team representation
• Dual career programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Olympic Committee of Slovenia operates as the national Olympic committee and umbrella sports federation, coordinating Slovenia's participation in Olympic, Mediterranean, and Youth Olympic Games. It provides comprehensive athlete lifecycle services including categorization and classification, dual career planning, career counseling, transition-to-employment support, sports scholarships, and educational accommodations through the Nacionalni karierni center. The organization also runs certification programs (Sport-Friendly Education and Sport-Friendly Company), operates digital platforms for volunteer coordination and sports management, and manages corporate sponsorship partnerships.

Product overview

The Olympic Committee of Slovenia operates as a sports federation organization offering a portfolio of athlete support services, digital platforms, certification programs, and sports development initiatives. Core offerings include the Nacionalni karierni center providing dual career support, workshops and training programs, and the Športnikom prijazno izobraževanje certification for athlete-friendly educational institutions. Digital infrastructure comprises the Nacionalna baza prostovoljcev v športu (national volunteer database), Šport 360 platform, and Leopold AI tool. The organization also manages athlete registration and categorization, regional office networks, sports merchandise, and programs supporting Slovenian sports communities abroad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nacionalni karierni center za športnike: National Career Center for Athletes - provides support for dual career development, education planning, and career transition for athletes
• Šport 360
• Foksi
• Certifikat Športnikom prijazno izobraževanje
• Certifikat Športu prijazno podjetje
• Nacionalna baza prostovoljcev v športu
• Botrstvo v športu

Products and services

• Nacionalni karierni center (National Career Center) A centralized support hub for categorized athletes that assists with educational, sports, and career planning, including dual career support, career counseling, labor market transition assistance, and mentorship programs. Co-funded by the Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sports.
• Delavnice in usposabljanja (Workshops and Training Programs) Educational workshops, training programs, and learning materials for athlete personal development, labor market preparation, and life after athletic career. Delivered to categorized athletes across Slovenia.
• Certifikat Športnikom prijazno izobraževanje (Athlete-Friendly Education Certificate) A certification program recognizing educational institutions that provide adapted education for athletes, enabling them to balance elite sports with obtaining desired professional qualifications. In academic year 2026/2027, 57 educational institutions hold this certification (27 secondary schools and 30 higher education institutions).
• Registracija in kategorizacija športnikov (Athlete Registration and Categorization) System for athlete registration and categorization classification, providing status rights for athletes in various categories. Athletes can verify their registration and categorization class through the online portal.
• Nacionalna baza prostovoljcev v športu (National Database of Volunteers in Sports) Central digital platform connecting volunteers, sports organizations, and event organizers across Slovenia, including a mentorship program with defined tasks and support for volunteers.
• ŠportSI 360° (Sport 360) Digital platform for athletes providing comprehensive sports management services and account access, operated as an internal digital platform for sports management, athlete tracking, and Olympic team operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57 educational institutions certified as 'Sport-Friendly Education' (Športnikom prijazno izobraževanje), serving 57 institutions in 2026/2027 — 27 secondary schools and 30 higher education institutions
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered core sponsor (glavni sponzor), large sponsor (veliki sponzorji), main media sponsor, core institutional partner, core, institutional partner, regional partner, ioc partner (tier 1), core ioc partner for career support, core compliance partner and eu project partner.

• OTP Bankacore sponsor (glavni sponzor)OthersOTP Banka is listed as one of the two main sponsors (glavna sponzorja) of the Olympic Committee of Slovenia, providing financial support for the organization's operations and athlete programs.
• Športna loterija (Sports Lottery)core sponsor (glavni sponzor)OthersŠportna loterija is one of the two main sponsors (glavna sponzorja) of OKS-ZŠZ. The sports lottery is a key contributor to the Fundacija za šport, which funds Slovenian sport.
• Telekom Slovenijelarge sponsor (veliki sponzorji)OthersTelekom Slovenije is a large sponsor (veliki sponzorji) of the Slovenian Olympic Committee, supporting national Olympic team operations.
• Peak Sport (Peak)large sponsor (veliki sponzorji)OthersPeak Sport is a large sponsor (veliki sponzorji) and the authorized provider of the national Olympic collection (Nacionalna kolekcija), including apparel for Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028. Operates the official Olympic merchandise e-commerce store.
• Petrollarge sponsor (veliki sponzorji)OthersPetrol is listed as a large sponsor (veliki sponzorji) of the Slovenian Olympic Committee.
• HSE (Holding Slovenske elektrarne)large sponsor (veliki sponzorji)OthersHSE (Holding Slovenske elektrarne) is a large sponsor (veliki sponzorji) of OKS-ZŠZ.
• BTC Citylarge sponsor (veliki sponzorji)OthersBTC City is listed as a large sponsor (veliki sponzorji) of the Slovenian Olympic Committee.
• Slovenske železnice (Slovenian Railways)large sponsor (veliki sponzorji)OthersSlovenske železnice is a large sponsor (veliki sponzorji) of OKS-ZŠZ.
• Triglav Investmentslarge sponsor (veliki sponzorji)OthersTriglav Investments is a large sponsor (veliki sponzorji) of the Slovenian Olympic Committee.
• Europlakatlarge sponsor (veliki sponzorji)OthersEuroplakat is listed as a large sponsor (veliki sponzorji) of OKS-ZŠZ.
• RTV Slovenijamain media sponsorOthersRTV Slovenija serves as the main media sponsor (glavni medijski sponzor) of the Slovenian Olympic Committee, providing broadcast coverage and media visibility for Olympic athletes and events.
• Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, delo in šport (Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sports)core institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ministry co-funds the Nacionalni karierni center (National Career Center for Athletes) and is a signatory to the Agreement on Employment of Top Athletes and Coaches in Public Administration. It also co-coordinates the Zamejska športna koordinacija (Zaško) project with OKS-ZŠZ.
• Mednarodni olimpijski komite / International Olympic Committee (MOK/IOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IOC is the supreme authority of the Olympic movement. OKS-ZŠZ serves as the National Olympic Committee representing Slovenia. The IOC provides the Athlete365 program (Career+, Learning, Business Accelerator), the Fit for the Future Olympian Grant ($10,000 per Olympian), and Olympic Games participation rights. The IOC also partners with Adecco on Athlete365 Career+ for athlete career support.
• Fakulteta za organizacijske vede, Univerza v Mariboru (Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor)institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOKS-ZŠZ is the lead partner in the Athletes Friendly Education (AFE) project alongside the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, and partner institutions from six EU countries, establishing a certification system for sports-friendly educational institutions across Europe.
• European Olympic Committees (EOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOKS-ZŠZ is a member of the European Olympic Committees (EOC), which represents National Olympic Committees across Europe and organizes events including the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF).
• Združenje slovenskih športnih društev v Italiji (Association of Slovenian Sports Clubs in Italy)regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the diaspora sports organizations supported through OKS-ZŠZ's Zamejska športna koordinacija (Zaško) program, operating in Italy (regions of Trieste/Gorizia).
• Slovenska športna zveza na avstrijskem Koroškem (Slovenian Sports Association in Austrian Carinthia)regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiaspora sports organization supported through the Zamejska športna koordinacija (Zaško) program, with a regional office in Celovec/Klagenfurt.
• Zveza Slovencev na Madžarskem (Union of Slovenes in Hungary)regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiaspora organization with a regional OKS-ZŠZ office in Monošter/Szombathely, supported through the Zaško diaspora sports coordination program.
• Zveza slovenskih društev na Hrvaškem (Union of Slovenian Associations in Croatia)regional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiaspora organization with a regional OKS-ZŠZ office in Zagreb, supported through the Zaško diaspora sports coordination program.
• AB InBevioc partner (tier 1)Strategic or Co-development PartnerAB InBev is a TOP partner of the IOC. Through Corona Cero, the brand addresses adult Olympic fans with messages of connection, moderation, and celebration during the Olympic Games.
• Airbnbioc partner (tier 1)Strategic or Co-development PartnerAirbnb is a global accommodation and experiences platform and IOC partner, connecting people and communities globally — relevant to Olympic athletes' accommodation needs at Games venues.
• Alibabaioc partner (tier 1)Technology or IntegrationAlibaba is the IOC's official partner for digital media, cloud services, and e-commerce through 2028, providing technology infrastructure for Olympic digital operations.
• Allianzioc partner (tier 1)Strategic or Co-development PartnerAllianz is a leading global insurance company (100M+ customers in 70+ countries) and TOP IOC partner, providing insurance services to the Olympic movement.
• Coca-Colaioc partner (tier 1)Strategic or Co-development PartnerCoca-Cola has supported the Olympic movement since 1928 and is a TOP IOC partner. It refreshes athletes, officials, and spectators during the Games. It is also listed as a standard sponsor of OKS-ZŠZ.
• Deloitteioc partner (tier 1)Technology or IntegrationDeloitte supports the IOC's digital strategy and transformation, contributing to sustainability, diversity, equity, and athlete career support, as well as developing innovative solutions.
• Omegaioc partner (tier 1)Technology or IntegrationOmega is the official Olympic Games timekeeper, having measured Olympic time since Los Angeles 1932. Became TOP IOC partner in 2004, providing precision timing for Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• P&G (Procter & Gamble)ioc partner (tier 1)Strategic or Co-development PartnerP&G cares for the personal care of the Olympic family through brands including Ariel, Always, Duracell, Head & Shoulders, Gillette, and Pampers. Employs 135,000 people in 80 countries. Also co-developed the 'Building a Winning Personal Brand' brochure for athletes with the IOC.
• Samsungioc partner (tier 1)Technology or IntegrationSamsung is the exclusive provider of wireless communications in the Olympic movement (partner since 1997), supporting digital solutions and innovative technologies at the Olympic Games with 88,000 employees globally.
• TCLioc partner (tier 1)Technology or IntegrationTCL is the official Olympic and Paralympic partner for audiovisual equipment and home appliances. The company supports the IOC AI program and fan/athlete experiences at venues and remotely.
• Visaioc partner (tier 1)Technology or IntegrationVisa is the official Olympic Games credit card, enabling purchase of official products and services across 150+ countries, providing secure and reliable global payments at the Games.
• Ministrstvo za finance RS (Ministry of Finance)core institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerA signatory to the Agreement on Employment of Top Athletes and Coaches, employing athletes through the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS). Also part of the institutional governance of Slovenian sport.
• Ministrstvo za notranje zadeve RS (Ministry of Internal Affairs)core institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerA signatory to the Agreement on Employment, employing top athletes and coaches in the Police. Also co-supports the national sports system.
• Ministrstvo za obrambo RS / Slovenska vojska (Ministry of Defence / Slovenian Armed Forces)core institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerA signatory to the Agreement on Employment of Top Athletes and Coaches (including a 2022 agreement for young elite athletes), employing athletes in the Slovenian Armed Forces. Also co-supports the national sports system.
• Ministrstvo za vzgojo in izobraževanje (Ministry of Education)core institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerA signatory to the Agreement on Employment of Top Athletes. Cooperates on the Athletes Friendly Education certification program and sports-friendly school policies.
• Finančna uprava RS / FURS (Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia)institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFURS is a signatory to the Agreement on Employment of Top Athletes and Coaches, employing athletes within the financial administration.
• Univerza v Mariboru (University of Maribor)institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe second largest and second oldest university in Slovenia. Institutional partner in the Athletes Friendly Education project led by OKS-ZŠZ, contributing to dual career support for athletes.
• Slovenska turistična organizacija / STO (Slovenian Tourist Board)institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTO is the national tourism organization and institutional partner of OKS-ZŠZ, promoting Slovenia's sports identity internationally alongside the I Feel Slovenia brand.
• Društvo športnih novinarjev Slovenije / DŠNS (Sports Journalists Association of Slovenia)institutional partnerOthersSports journalists association established in 1992 to support and promote sport and athletes in Slovenia. Partner in the Slovenian sports media ecosystem.
• Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije / GZS (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia)institutional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe largest, strongest, and most influential business association in Slovenia. Institutional partner supporting the OKS-ZŠZ mission and corporate sponsorship ecosystem.
• Adeccocore ioc partner for career supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdecco partners with the IOC (since 2019) on the Athlete365 Career+ program, providing resources and content for athlete career counseling. The program increases athletes' access to education and employment opportunities and supports dual careers and post-competition transitions.
• Slovenska antidoping organizacija / SLOADOcore compliance partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLOADO is the Slovenian anti-doping organization, referenced on the OKS-ZŠZ website under integrity and compliance programs. A precondition for the IOC's Fit for the Future Olympian Grant is that athletes have not violated anti-doping rules.
• Erasmus+ Programme (Athletes as Entrepreneurs – AtLAS)eu project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOKS-ZŠZ participates in the Erasmus+ AtLAS project (Athletes as Entrepreneurs), which encourages athletes to develop their second career in the direction of their entrepreneurial idea.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Slovak Olympic Committee (SOV): Slovak NOC operating a similar umbrella federation structure, athlete categorization system, and government-funded support model. Highly comparable in scale and operational footprint.
• Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF): Norway's national sports federation and Olympic body, combining NOC and umbrella federation roles. Highly analogous governance structure and broader athlete support mandate.
• Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC): Austrian NOC that operates Team Austria, athlete services, and a regional service network. Highly comparable in scope, with a slightly larger budget profile due to Austria's market size but structurally analogous in operations.
• Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC): Greek NOC coordinating Olympic team operations, athlete services, and national sports governance. Comparable in operating an umbrella federation model with government and sponsor dependencies.
• Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO): National Olympic Committee for Croatia with the same small-country profile, similar scope of athlete support services, dual-career programs, and regional office model. Directly comparable in mission, regulatory authority, and funding structure.
• Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB): NOC for Hungary that performs athlete categorization, coordinates Olympic delegations, and runs athlete career-transition programs. Same regulatory mandate from the IOC with similar scale of national sports federation coordination.
• Czech Olympic Committee (ČOV): Czech NOC providing athlete services, categorization, and Olympic team coordination. Direct comparable in size of national sports ecosystem and the structure of state-funded athlete support.

Others

• Fundacija za šport (Slovenian Sport Foundation): The Slovenian sport foundation redistributing lottery revenues to fund national sport, including co-funding OKS-ZŠZ programs. A key financial enabler and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• International Olympic Committee (IOC): The supreme governing body of the Olympic movement that recognizes OKS-ZŠZ and provides core programs (Athlete365, Olympian Grant). A broader incumbent operating globally that defines the regulatory framework within which OKS-ZŠZ operates.
• European Olympic Committees (EOC): Continental association of European NOCs that organizes EYOF and coordinates multi-sport events. A peer at the regional level with overlapping mission around Olympic coordination and athlete development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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