Hundreds of swimmers and water polo players are without adequate training facilities following the closure of the “Boris Trajkovski” swimming pool. The Levica party has criticized Minister of Sports Borko Ristovski for his silence and lack of action regarding the situation.

The closure has forced athletes to seek alternative training locations, incurring additional costs for themselves and their families. The Levica party emphasizes that these athletes are now bearing the brunt of oversights, as they struggle to maintain their training schedules.

The Levica party is urging Minister Ristovski to address the public and outline a concrete plan for the pool’s renovation. They are requesting a detailed timeline and strategy for the reopening of the facility, highlighting its critical importance for the development of swimming in the country. They point out that Ristovski previously promised swift and effective solutions for issues within swimming.

The Levica party is also appealing to the Minister of Sports to offer direct financial assistance to the affected clubs, swimmers, and water polo players. They advocate for a solution to the present predicament, the duration of which is currently unknown.

The party states that athletes require appropriate training schedules and sufficient lane availability. They are the same athletes that the Ministry of Sports relies on to promote their image when the athletes represent the country. The Levica party asserts that these athletes, who serve as the country’s ambassadors, deserve immediate support.