Why Slovenia, a nation of 2 million, is one of sport’s biggest overperformers

From the ski jumping sensations at the Winter Olympics to Luka Dončić, Slovenia is punching above its weight with sports stars.
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Hear that? It’s Slovenia’s ski-jumping team soaring to the top of the podium

A robust training centre, youth development programme and a family of high flyers have helped Slovenia defy gravity and

Winter Olympics 2026 day four: Slovenia win ski jumping gold as Sweden’s Wranå siblings star – as it happened

Join our writers for all the action from day four of Milano Cortina 2026, with nine gold medals up for grabs
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Slovenia Welcomes Winter with Expanded Snow Sports, Nordic Trails and Outdoor Adventures

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Across the country, mountain resorts have further strengthened their facilities and services, introducing modern lift systems, comprehensive equipment hire, professional ski and snowboard schools and a ...
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Slovenia Basketball Announces Luka Doncic Development After Scary Exit

Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in February marked one of the biggest and arguably most controversial deals in NBA history. The 2023-24 scoring champion was surprisingly sent to the Purple and Gold in a deal that landed the Dallas Mavericks ...

Prevc ski jumping siblings lead Slovenia's charge into Winter Games

Across village hills to towering ski flying arenas in Slovenia, the name Prevc is spoken as if it belongs to the country’s sporting landscape itself, with ambition rising across the nation as the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina draw closer.