Bloudek plate for Tim Gajser

Bloudek awards are the most prestigious Slovenian national sports honours, awarded by the Ministry of education, science and sport of the Republic of Slovenia.

Stanko Bloudek was born on 11 February 1890, he was member of the Olympic team. He was engaged as a pioneer of flight. Bloudek was an engineer, he was also engaged in building sports facilities.

The 51th award ceremony was held at Brdo pri Kranju, which is the Slovenian Government's main venue for diplomatic meetings.

Beside the three Bloudek awards for significant contribution to the development of the Slovenian sport, 12 people were awarded. One of the recipients was 2015 MX2 World Champion's Tim Gajser, who got the award for his significant international achievement.

Photo: Mr. Anton Breznik, President of the AMZS (Automobile and  Motorcycle Association of Slovenia) and Tim Gajser

Copyright: Photo: AMZS