Kogler is not sure: “I don’t know how long we will keep the audience figures” – Coronavirus Vienna

Due to the crown pandemic, Greens politician Werner Kogler is not only challenged as Austria’s vice chancellor, but also as Minister of Sports. In an interview with various Austrian media, the 58-year-old coach commented on various current issues, including the ever-present question of admission and the number of spectators at sports venues during the crisis.

As long as the crown numbers continue to rise, the measures would be quite restrictive, as the “Oberösterreichische Nachrichten” quoted Kogler in its Saturday edition. “It is mainly about areas like the restrooms, the number and nature of entrances and exits, as well as the restaurant stands,” said the Styrian. “I’m not sure how long the currently allowed audience figures will last, given the increasing number of infections. The government also needs to be vigilant about international developments.”

With the processing of payments from the € 700 million NPO fund to non-profit organizations, also on the basis of around 3,000 requests from sports clubs, Kogler was satisfied. “The funds for the fund are so high that no section is neglected,” said the government member of the “Tiroler Tageszeitung”. “Next year there will be another 250 million euros and what is left over from this year will also go to the cash register. I estimate that there are still between 350 and 400 million.

Even in Crown times, Kogler wants to focus on the role of women in sport, such as extra funding for the women’s leagues this year with an additional € 1.5 million. “A lot will happen here in the near future. We will take a lot in hand and dive into it.” The fight against the shortage of women civil servants should also be declared, already in November. In addition, each year 15 women with degrees in sports science will be supported in the training of trainers.

According to “Der Standard”, Kogler praised the cooperation with Minister Susanne Raab (ÖVP) on integration issues through sport. In the area of ​​sports for people with physical or mental disabilities, Kogler sees bigger problems at the breadth than at the top. Success in the Paralympic Games and Special Olympics should not make you forget the obstacles that arise when entering the sport. The key is in the schools.

The third mark that the Minister of Sports wants to leave behind in this legislative period, in addition to promoting women and the offensive in the field of people with disabilities, despite Corona, refers to “green sport”, according to the ” Kurier “. “Events that are sustainable receive special support.”