Gala Night of Sports: Why Styria’s sports sector still needs to develop itself

It’s not always easy for a gala when the winners are missing. However, there were good reasons for Sebastian Ofner, who recently underwent surgery, Conny Hütter, who was in the intensive phase of preparing for the season – and was also ill – and the cyclist Thomas Frühwirth, who received invitation to the Triathlon World Championships. stay away

But the night was still great: because Valentin Bontus, who became the athlete of the year at the Olympics with kite gold, showed his sympathy. And because SK Sturm, the team of the year, and Christian Ilzer, the coach of the year, were honored for an amazing season including the Champions League – two days before the derby, named “Reds” also hit.

The country’s gala had a sporting spirit, but despite upcoming elections and tough economic times, those in charge must ask themselves whether the country’s sporting infrastructure is fit for today, let alone be fit for the future. Perhaps she should also ask herself whether more deserving, successful athletes should not be invited to a sports gala – there are plenty of them. Fortunately, when measured by success, Styria is a sports country.