Slovenia at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
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Slovenia
(SLO) competed at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
in Almería
, Spain
. The nation had a total number of 159 participants (98 men and 61 women).
Gymnastics
Swimming
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Judo
Swimming
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Athletics
Bowls
Boxing
Judo
Karate
Rowing
Swimming
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Archery
Men's Individual
Women's Individual
Women's Team
Athletics
Judo
Karate
Swimming
Water Polo
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
(SLO) competed at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
2005 Mediterranean Games
The XVth Mediterranean Games Almería 2005, commonly known as the 2005 Mediterranean Games were the 15th Mediterranean Games. The Games were held in Almería, Spain over 10 days, from 24 June to 3 July 2005, where 3,214 athletes from 21 countries participated...
in Almería
Almería
Almería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the province of the same name.-Toponym:Tradition says that the name Almería stems from the Arabic المرية Al-Mariyya: "The Mirror", comparing it to "The Mirror of the Sea"...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. The nation had a total number of 159 participants (98 men and 61 women).
Gold
AthleticsAthletics at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Athletics competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Mediterraneo Stadium in Almería, Spain from 29 June to 2 July 2005.-Men's:-Women's:-Medal table:-References:**...
- Men's 100 metres: Matic OsovnikarMatic OsovnikarMatic Osovnikar is a Slovenian athlete specializing in the 100 metres.Osovnikar competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics where he achieved third place in his 100 metres heat, thus making through to the second round but narrowly missed out on a placing in the semi-finals after achieving fourth place in...
- Men's 200 metres: Matic OsovnikarMatic OsovnikarMatic Osovnikar is a Slovenian athlete specializing in the 100 metres.Osovnikar competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics where he achieved third place in his 100 metres heat, thus making through to the second round but narrowly missed out on a placing in the semi-finals after achieving fourth place in...
- Women's 200 metres: Alenka BikarAlenka BikarAlenka Bikar is a retired female sprinter from Slovenia who specialised in the 200 metres.-Achievements:-External links:*...
Gymnastics
- Men's Parallel Bars: Mitja PetkovšekMitja PetkovšekMitja Petkovšek is a Slovenian gymnast. Petkovšek competes on the parallel bars, where he is World Champion , World Cup Finals Champion , and European Champion...
Swimming
Swimming at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The swimming competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Las Almadrabillas Sports Centre in Almería, Spain from 24–28 June 2005. It was a long course event.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:...
- Men's 200 m backstroke: Blaž MedvešekBlaž MedvešekBlaž Medvešek is a former backstroke swimmer from Slovenia, who competed for his native country of Slovenia at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece as well as at 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia...
- Men's 50 m breaststroke: Emil TahirovičEmil TahirovicEmil Tahirovič is an Olympic breaststroke swimmer from Slovenia. He swam for Slovenia at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.He swam for Slovenia at:*Olympics: 2000, 2004*Mediterranean Games: 2005, 2009...
- Men's 100 m breaststroke: Peter MankočPeter MankocPeter Mankoč is one of the best Slovenian swimmers of all time and one of the most successful short course European Championship swimmers in the history of the event.- Personal :...
- Men's 4×100 m medley relay: Blaž MedvešekBlaž MedvešekBlaž Medvešek is a former backstroke swimmer from Slovenia, who competed for his native country of Slovenia at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece as well as at 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia...
, Emil TahirovičEmil TahirovicEmil Tahirovič is an Olympic breaststroke swimmer from Slovenia. He swam for Slovenia at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.He swam for Slovenia at:*Olympics: 2000, 2004*Mediterranean Games: 2005, 2009...
, Jernej Mencinger, and Peter MankočPeter MankocPeter Mankoč is one of the best Slovenian swimmers of all time and one of the most successful short course European Championship swimmers in the history of the event.- Personal :... - Women's 200 m individual medley: Anja KlinarAnja KlinarAnja Klinar is a butterfly and medley swimmer from Slovenia, who participated for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.-References:***...
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Silver
AthleticsAthletics at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Athletics competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Mediterraneo Stadium in Almería, Spain from 29 June to 2 July 2005.-Men's:-Women's:-Medal table:-References:**...
- Men's Discus: Igor PrimcIgor PrimcIgor Primc is a male discus thrower from Slovenia. His personal best throw is 64.79 metres, achieved in September 1999 in Novo Mesto....
Judo
Judo at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Judo Competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Rafael Florido Sports Hall in Almería, Spain from 28 June to 1 July 2005.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Men's Extra-Lightweight (– 60 kg): Rok DrakšičRok DrakšicRok Drakšič is a Slovenian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com*...
- Men's Half-Middleweight (– 81 kg): Klemen FerjanKlemen FerjanKlemen Ferjan is a Slovenian judoka.He has an electrical engineering degree, and is currently pursuing his M.B.A. degree at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. He is a partner in the company Gill Sports www.GillSports.si that manufactures and distributes sport...
- Women's Middleweight (– 70 kg): Rasa Sraka
Swimming
Swimming at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The swimming competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Las Almadrabillas Sports Centre in Almería, Spain from 24–28 June 2005. It was a long course event.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:...
- Men's 200 m butterfly: Aleš Aberšek
- Women's 200 m freestyle: Sara IsakovičSara IsakovicSara Isakovič is a freestyle swimmer from Slovenia. She spent much of her childhood in Dubai. Isakovič was a member of the Žito Gorenjka Radovljica Swimming Club from Radovljica, Slovenia and trained under the supervision of coach Miha Potočnik.Isakovič competed for Slovenia at the 2004 Summer...
- Women's 400 m freestyle: Sara IsakovičSara IsakovicSara Isakovič is a freestyle swimmer from Slovenia. She spent much of her childhood in Dubai. Isakovič was a member of the Žito Gorenjka Radovljica Swimming Club from Radovljica, Slovenia and trained under the supervision of coach Miha Potočnik.Isakovič competed for Slovenia at the 2004 Summer...
- Women's 400 m individual medley: Anja KlinarAnja KlinarAnja Klinar is a butterfly and medley swimmer from Slovenia, who participated for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.-References:***...
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Bronze
ArcheryArchery at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Archery Competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Emilio Campra Youth Stadium in Almería, Spain from June 28 to June 30, 2005.-Men's Competition:-Women's Competition:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Women's Team Competition: Barbara Križe, Darja Verbič, and Dolores Čekada
Athletics
Athletics at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Athletics competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Mediterraneo Stadium in Almería, Spain from 29 June to 2 July 2005.-Men's:-Women's:-Medal table:-References:**...
- Men's 4x100 metres: Matic OsovnikarMatic OsovnikarMatic Osovnikar is a Slovenian athlete specializing in the 100 metres.Osovnikar competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics where he achieved third place in his 100 metres heat, thus making through to the second round but narrowly missed out on a placing in the semi-finals after achieving fourth place in...
, Matjaž Borovina, Boštjan Fridrih, Damjan ZlatnarDamjan ZlatnarDamjan Zlatnar is a Slovenian athlete who specializes in the 110 metre hurdles.He competed at the 1999 World Indoor Championships, the 2001 World Championships the 2004 Olympic Games, the 2007 European Indoor Championships, the 2007 World Championships, the 2008 World Indoor Championships and the...
, and Jan ŽumerJan ŽumerJan Žumer is a Slovenian athlete who specializes in the 100 metres and the long jump.In the long jump he competed at the 2002 European Indoor Championships, the 2005 European Indoor Championships and the 2006 European Championships without reaching the final round...
Bowls
- Progressive Throw: Bojan Novak
Boxing
Boxing at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Boxing Tournament at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Los Ángeles Sports Hall in Almería, Spain from June 27 to July 2.-Medal winners:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Men's Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg): Robert Kramberger
Judo
Judo at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Judo Competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Rafael Florido Sports Hall in Almería, Spain from 28 June to 1 July 2005.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Women's Half-Lightweight (– 52 kg): Petra NareksPetra NareksPetra Nareks is a Slovene judoka from the city of Celje. She is 6 time medalist in European championships in the under 52 kg category.- European Championships :* 3rd – Lisbon * 3rd – Belgrade )...
- Women's Half-Middleweight (– 63 kg): Urška ŽolnirUrška ŽolnirUrška Žolnir Bezalel is a Slovenian judoka.She won the bronze medal in the half-middleweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
Karate
Karate at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Karate competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Rafael Florido Sports Hall in Almería, Spain.-Men's competition:-Women's competition:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Women's – 55 kg: Teja Savor
Rowing
Rowing at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Rowing Competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Cuevas del Almanzora Canal in Almería, Spain from June 30 to July 2, 2005.-Single Sculls:-Lightweight Single Sculls:-Coxless Pairs:-Lightweight Coxless Pairs:...
- Men's Single Sculls: Davor MizeritDavor MizeritDavor Mizerit is a rower from Slovenia, who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.He won the bronze medal in the Men's Single Sculls event at the 2005 Mediterranean Games in Almería, Spain....
- Men's Double Sculls: Rok KolanderRok KolanderRok Kolander is a Slovenian rower who represented Slovenia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the Men's Coxless Four.-References:* *...
and Matej PrelogMatej PrelogMatej Prelog is a Slovenian rower, who represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the Men's Coxless Four, alongside Janez Klemenčič, Milan Janša, and Rok Kolander.-References:*...
Swimming
Swimming at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The swimming competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Las Almadrabillas Sports Centre in Almería, Spain from 24–28 June 2005. It was a long course event.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:...
- Men's 50 m freestyle: Jernej GodecJernej GodecJernej Godec is a freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Slovenia, who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China....
- Men's 50 m breaststroke: Matjaž MarkičMatjaž MarkičMatjaž Markič is a male breaststroke swimmer from Slovenia, who won the gold medal in the men's 50 m breaststroke event at the 2008 European SC Championships in Rijeka. He represented his native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China, finishing in 24th place in the men's 100 m...
- Men's 100 m breaststroke: Emil TahirovičEmil TahirovicEmil Tahirovič is an Olympic breaststroke swimmer from Slovenia. He swam for Slovenia at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.He swam for Slovenia at:*Olympics: 2000, 2004*Mediterranean Games: 2005, 2009...
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ArcheryArchery at the 2005 Mediterranean GamesThe Archery Competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Emilio Campra Youth Stadium in Almería, Spain from June 28 to June 30, 2005.-Men's Competition:-Women's Competition:-Medal table:-References:*...
Men's Individual
- Matej Povž
- Matija Žlender
- Matej Zupanc
Women's Individual
- Barbara Križe
- Darja Verbič
- Dolores Čekada
Women's Team
- Barbara Križe
- Darja Verbič
- Dolores Čekada
AthleticsAthletics at the 2005 Mediterranean GamesThe Athletics competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Mediterraneo Stadium in Almería, Spain from 29 June to 2 July 2005.-Men's:-Women's:-Medal table:-References:**...
- Alenka BikarAlenka BikarAlenka Bikar is a retired female sprinter from Slovenia who specialised in the 200 metres.-Achievements:-External links:*...
- Matjaž Borovina
- Boštjan Fridrih
- Brigita LangerholcBrigita LangerholcBrigita Langerholc is a Slovenian middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.She finished fourth at the 2000 Olympics in a personal best time of 1:58.51 minutes, which still stands. In 2001 she won the silver medal at the Mediterranean Games and a gold medal at the Universiade...
- Meta Mačus
- Teja MelinkTeja MelinkTeja Melink is a Slovenian pole vaulter.She finished seventh at the 2005 Summer Universiade. She also competed at the 1998 European Championships, the 2002 European Indoor Championships, the 2004 Olympic Games, the 2005 European Indoor Championships and the 2005 World Championships without...
- Sara Orešnik
- Matic OsovnikarMatic OsovnikarMatic Osovnikar is a Slovenian athlete specializing in the 100 metres.Osovnikar competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics where he achieved third place in his 100 metres heat, thus making through to the second round but narrowly missed out on a placing in the semi-finals after achieving fourth place in...
- Andrej PoljanecAndrej PoljanecAndrej Poljanec is a Slovenian track & field athlete who specializes in the pole vault.He was born in Ljubljana. He finished eleventh at the 2001 World Youth Championships...
- Rožle PrezeljRožle PrezeljRožle Prezelj is a Slovenian high jumper. Prezelj respresented Slovenia at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he finished 12th in high jump.-References:...
- Igor PrimcIgor PrimcIgor Primc is a male discus thrower from Slovenia. His personal best throw is 64.79 metres, achieved in September 1999 in Novo Mesto....
- Snežana RodićSnežana RodicSnežana Rodić is a Slovenian triple jumper.She was born Snežana Vukmirović and married Aleksandar Rodić; she is variously referred to as Snežana Rodic, Snežana Rodič, Snežana Rodić, Snežana Vukmirovič.-Achievements:-References:...
- Sonja RomanSonja RomanSonja Roman is a Slovenian middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. She is the national record holder in the event....
- Jurij RovanJurij RovanJurij Rovan is a Slovenian pole vaulter.He competed at the 2002 European Indoor Championships, the 2002 European Championships, the 2004 Olympic Games, the 2005 World Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final round.His personal best jump is 5.61 metres, achieved in July...
- Miroslav Vodovnik
- Damjan ZlatnarDamjan ZlatnarDamjan Zlatnar is a Slovenian athlete who specializes in the 110 metre hurdles.He competed at the 1999 World Indoor Championships, the 2001 World Championships the 2004 Olympic Games, the 2007 European Indoor Championships, the 2007 World Championships, the 2008 World Indoor Championships and the...
- Boštjan ŠimuničBoštjan ŠimunicBoštjan Šimunic is a retired Slovenian triple jumper.He finished seventh at the 2001 Summer Universiade and fourth at the 2001 Mediterranean Games. He also competed at the 2002 European Championships and the 2004 Olympic Games without reaching the final.His personal best jump is 16.82 metres,...
- Jan ŽumerJan ŽumerJan Žumer is a Slovenian athlete who specializes in the 100 metres and the long jump.In the long jump he competed at the 2002 European Indoor Championships, the 2005 European Indoor Championships and the 2006 European Championships without reaching the final round...
- Kristina Žumer
Men's Team Competition
- Preliminary Round (Group 4)
- Defeated Italy (27:30)
- Lost to Tunisia (23:25)
- Quarterfinals
- Lost to Serbia and Montenegro (30:33)
- Classification Matches
- 5th/8th place: Defeated Greece (28:25)
- 5th/6th place: Lost to Egypt (30:31) → 6th place
- Team Roster
- Dušan Podpečan
- Gregor Lorger
- Miladin Kozlina
- Rok Ivančič
- Boštjan KavašBoštjan KavašBoštjan Kavaš is a professional handball player currently playing for Wisła Płock.-Career:Kavaš has played for several clubs in the course of his career: Bakovci , RK Gorenje , RK Prevent , RK Trimo Trebnje , RK Gorenje , and Wisła Płock .-External links: from the European Handball Federation...
- Jure DobelšekJure DobelšekJure Dobelšek is a professional handball player currently playing for RK Gorenje.-Information:Height: Weight: Position: left wing-References:...
- Boštjan Hribar
- Marko OštirMarko OštirMarko Oštir is a professional handball player currently playing for RK Gorenje.-Information:Height: Weight: Position: line player-References:*...
- Jure Natek
- Goran KozomaraGoran KozomaraGoran Kozomara is a Slovenian handball player, currently playing for Danish Handball League side AaB Håndbold. Before joining AaB, Kozomara has played for Celje Pivovarna Laško in Slovenia, and for Teka Cantabria in the best league of Spain....
- Robert Konečnik
- Aleš Pajovič
- Aleš Sirk
- Matjaž MlakarMatjaž MlakarMatjaž Mlakar is a professional handball player currently playing for RK Gorenje.-Career:*National team: Slovenian.*Clubs: Sevnica, RK Gorenje, Celje Pivovarna Lasko*Career: 1990-References:...
- Luka Žvižej
- Primož Prošt
- Head Coach: Slavko Ivezič
Women's Team Competition
- Team Roster
- Anja Argenti
- Maja Breznik
- Monika Frol
- Manuela Hrnjič
- Neli Irman
- Tadeja Korelc
- Miša Marinček
- Kristina Mihić
- Nina Potočnik
- Darja Rajšič
- Tina Sotler
- Urška Wertl
- Katja Čerenjak
- Tanja Čigoja
- Biljana Čulibrk
- Jelena Čvorak
- Head Coach: Robert Begus
JudoJudo at the 2005 Mediterranean GamesThe Judo Competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Rafael Florido Sports Hall in Almería, Spain from 28 June to 1 July 2005.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Matjaž CerajMatjaž CerajMatjaž Ceraj is a Slovenian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com...
- Rok DrakšičRok DrakšicRok Drakšič is a Slovenian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com*...
- Klemen FerjanKlemen FerjanKlemen Ferjan is a Slovenian judoka.He has an electrical engineering degree, and is currently pursuing his M.B.A. degree at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. He is a partner in the company Gill Sports www.GillSports.si that manufactures and distributes sport...
- Primož FerjanPrimoz Ferjan-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com...
- Tina Kukec
- Petra NareksPetra NareksPetra Nareks is a Slovene judoka from the city of Celje. She is 6 time medalist in European championships in the under 52 kg category.- European Championships :* 3rd – Lisbon * 3rd – Belgrade )...
- Raša Sraka
- Urška ŽolnirUrška ŽolnirUrška Žolnir Bezalel is a Slovenian judoka.She won the bronze medal in the half-middleweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
KarateKarate at the 2005 Mediterranean GamesThe Karate competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Rafael Florido Sports Hall in Almería, Spain.-Men's competition:-Women's competition:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Marijana Jularič
- Matjaž Končina
- Dejan Vozlič
- Teja Šavor
SwimmingSwimming at the 2005 Mediterranean GamesThe swimming competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Las Almadrabillas Sports Centre in Almería, Spain from 24–28 June 2005. It was a long course event.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:...
- Aleš Aberšek
- Jernej GodecJernej GodecJernej Godec is a freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Slovenia, who competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China....
- Sara IsakovičSara IsakovicSara Isakovič is a freestyle swimmer from Slovenia. She spent much of her childhood in Dubai. Isakovič was a member of the Žito Gorenjka Radovljica Swimming Club from Radovljica, Slovenia and trained under the supervision of coach Miha Potočnik.Isakovič competed for Slovenia at the 2004 Summer...
- Anja KlinarAnja KlinarAnja Klinar is a butterfly and medley swimmer from Slovenia, who participated for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.-References:***...
- Peter MankočPeter MankocPeter Mankoč is one of the best Slovenian swimmers of all time and one of the most successful short course European Championship swimmers in the history of the event.- Personal :...
- Matjaž MarkičMatjaž MarkičMatjaž Markič is a male breaststroke swimmer from Slovenia, who won the gold medal in the men's 50 m breaststroke event at the 2008 European SC Championships in Rijeka. He represented his native country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China, finishing in 24th place in the men's 100 m...
- Blaž MedvešekBlaž MedvešekBlaž Medvešek is a former backstroke swimmer from Slovenia, who competed for his native country of Slovenia at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece as well as at 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia...
- Jernej Mencinger
- Marko MilenkovičMarko MilenkovicMarko Milenkovič is a retired male medley and backstroke swimmer from Slovenia, who twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics: in 2000 and 2004.-References:*...
- Monika Močnik
- Jasna Ovsenik
- Matjaž Pernat
- Tamara Sambrailo
- Nina Sovinek
- Emil TahirovičEmil TahirovicEmil Tahirovič is an Olympic breaststroke swimmer from Slovenia. He swam for Slovenia at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.He swam for Slovenia at:*Olympics: 2000, 2004*Mediterranean Games: 2005, 2009...
- Luka Turk
- Anja ČarmanAnja CarmanAnja Čarman is a Slovenian swimmer. She won several medals at European LC and SC Championships and competed at 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.- References :*...
Water PoloWater Polo at the 2005 Mediterranean GamesThe Men's Water Polo Tournament at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Las Almadrabillas Sports Centre from Wednesday June 29 to Sunday July 3, 2005 in Almería, Spain.-Group A:*Wednesday June 29, 2005*Thursday June 30, 2005...
- Boban Antonijevič
- Žiga Balderman
- Erik Bukovac
- Teo Galič
- Jernej Lovše
- Aleksander Mertelj
- Tomaž Mihelčič
- Jure Nastran
- Matej Nastran
- Primož Troppan
- Blaž Verač
- Miha Vreček
- Andrija Šulič