INSTRUCTOR

Maja PEKOVIC

Head of the International Relations Department / Deputy Secretary General   /
Montenegrin Olympic Committee

About Me

Head of the International Relations Department/ Deputy Secretary General. In addition to international cooperation, in the broadest sense, the scope of work includes the following: coordination of the marketing team for all activities at national and international level, communications and PR activities, support in organizing the activities at sports competitions from the Olympic calendar, cooperation with government agencies and organizing the visits of the state delegation at Olympic sports competitions, organization of national activities and events (annual award ceremonies for the best athletes, Olympic Day, international conferences on financing sports and women in sport, farewell ceremonies for the athletes for all sports competitions on the Olympic calendar, annual events and celebrations), cooperation with Olympic Solidarity, communication with sponsors, cooperation with sports federations on joint activities, cooperation with the Athletes and GEDI Commission of the NOC Montenegro, cooperation with the members of CSEENOCs informal group, active membership in the coalition “Together for the rights of LGBTIQ+ rights” on projects of importance to the Community, SPOC for the activities related to prevention of manipulation on sports competitions, preparation of annual financial reports, project coordinator for the Strategy for sports development 2022 – 2026, EU funds, cooperation with the Ministry of sport and youth on National Strategy of sport development in Montenegro, cooperation with the media, etc.
Free

Create Safe and Inclusive Spaces for Women in Sport

Learn how to design safe spaces for women in gyms and sports centers, promoting inclusion and active participation in women’s physical activity. This practical course provides tools, clear protocols, and evidence-based strategies drawn from real-world experiences in Montenegrin fitness centers and national studies on women’s participation in sport.
City Fitness - Fitrevolution
Montenegrin Olympic Committee
Sport Innovation Hub
Sport and Citizenship
Free
The Positive Coaching in Sport course equips youth sport coaches with an innovative, athlete-centred methodology focused on inclusion, non-discrimination, mentoring, and positive role-modelling. It aims to create a safe, supportive, and enjoyable sports environment, helping to prevent athlete dropout, promote well-being, and reduce barriers for children at risk of social exclusion.
Center for the Affirmation of Youth and Sport
Montenegrin Olympic Committee
Sport Innovation Hub
University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara