EUSA Insider:
Luka Pozgaj
Age: 29
Place of Birth: Čakovec, Croatia
University: University of Zagreb
Published: 3 April 2018
Describe how and why did you get involved with volunteering at EUSA events?
Well, I was working on the European University Games in Zagreb-Rijeka 2016 as an assistant to Technical delegate for karate. On that position I had over 30 volunteers assigned to my sport and they were a huge help. Actually, they were the backbone of the whole event. So, when EUC Coimbra 2017 came, I wanted to go and see how the local OC will do the event, and what a better way to see all the details of organization than through eyes of a volunteer. At the time, I was studying, so I was eligible to apply. And I did.
"I wanted to go and see how the local OC will do the event, and what a better way to see all the details of organization than through eyes of a volunteer."
Tell us about your involvement in sport.
I have been practicing karate for over 20 years. After I finished my competitor career i wanted to stay in the sport - and decided to get into “sport industry”; event organizing etc.
Describe your experience of volunteering at the European Universities Championships 2017. Is this your first time volunteering at an international sports event?
It was a great experience, I met a lot of people, mostly from Portugal, who are passionate about their job and enjoy sport events in the same way that I do. I saw what was better at the European University Games in Zagreb-Rijeka 2016, and what Coimbra did better – the main reason what I came to see.
"The experience that you gather and friendships that you develop through events like this you remember for a lifetime."
In 2018 the European Universities Games 2018 will take place in Coimbra, Portugal, we would love to see you there again! Will you apply again for the EUSA Volunteer Programme?
I won’t be volunteering on EUG 2018 because I’m not a student anymore but I will be visiting definitely.
This is your chance! What is your message to young Europeans interested in volunteering?
The best thing you can do with your free time is volunteer! The experience that you gather and friendships that you develop through events like this you remember for a lifetime.
EUSA would like to thank Luka for his hard work at the Karate Championship. We are looking forward to seeing you in Coimbra for the games!
