On Monday, September 14, 2026, the 54th annual traditional Military-Sports Games for Healthcare Professionals took place at Agrokomplex Nitra. This event, full of sports, energy, and a collegial atmosphere, once again brought together employees from healthcare and educational institutions in our region.
A total of 311 participants registered for this year’s games. They competed in eight sports disciplines: military race, basketball, shooting, table tennis, archery, darts, badminton, and foot tennis.
Employees from the following institutions actively participated in the event:
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Nitra University Hospital,
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Specialized Hospital of St. Svorad Zobor,
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Psychiatric Hospital Veľké Zálužie,
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Nitra Secondary Medical School,
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ProCare Medical Center Nitra.
Distinguished Guests and FN Nitra Management
The ceremonial opening of the event was attended by distinguished guests:
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PharmDr. Andrea Žáková – Head of the Healthcare Department of the Nitra Self-Governing Region (NSK),
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PhDr. Martina Patrovičová – Nurse of the NSK Healthcare Department,
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JUDr. Filip Barbarič, MPH – Director of the Psychiatric Hospital Veľké Zálužie,
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Dipl. Nurse Mária Čáporová – Chairwoman of SOZZaSS at FN Nitra.
The management of Nitra University Hospital was represented by:
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MUDr. Ondrej Šedivý – Director of FN Nitra,
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Assoc. Prof. MUDr. Jozef Korček, PhD. – Deputy Director for Healthcare,
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PhDr. Peter Zito, PhD., MPH – Deputy Director for Nursing Care,
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Ing. Martin Juhás – Deputy Director for Operations and Technical Services.
Thanks to Organizers and Partners
Special thanks go to the implementation team led by Dipl. Nurse Mária Čáporová, who ensured the smooth and seamless running of the entire sports day. DJ VOJTIS provided the excellent musical atmosphere.
We sincerely thank all partners and sponsors who supported the 54th edition of the event: HARTMANN, Heineken, AG FOODS, Château Topoľčianky, Plzeňský Prazdroj, Vezopax, State Veterinary and Food Administration of the Slovak Republic, Lohmann & Rauscher, METRO, MED-ART, PENAM, and Zuzana-sports trophies and medals.
We warmly congratulate the winners of individual disciplines, thank all participants for their excellent sports performances, and everyone present for creating a great atmosphere. We are already looking forward to next year’s event!
