From the beginning, when he took over as head of the Ministry of Sports, Nitras repeated that there should be more women in union authorities. His other idea is to introduce a representative of the national team in a given discipline to the boards of directors of sports associations. Among others, this idea was included in the draft amendment to the Sports Law of 25 June 2010.
Listkiewicz does not say “no” to the Sports Minister’s idea
This means that, for example, the Polish Football Association authorities would have to include one of the players from the national team led by Michał Probierz.
This is a very good move. I like Minister Nitras’ idea. – said Michał Listkiewicz in an interview with dziennik.pl.
According to the former president of the Polish Football Federation, the inclusion of current Polish representatives in each discipline in the authorities of their sports associations would improve communication and dialogue between athletes and activists. The management of the association, especially if it is made up of older people, is not always attentive to the needs and problems faced by players.If athletes have a direct representative in the authorities of a given sport, it will be possible to respond more quickly and effectively to all matters that concern them. This will certainly change a lot and improve a lot. – there is no doubt, interlocutor of Dziennik.pl.
Nitras’ idea will help reduce complaints and protests
Listkiewicz also emphasizes another good side of this solution. During the Paris Olympic Games, several athletes complained in the media about certain irregularities related to their starts or preparations. Through the media, they complained about the lack of support or help from their sports association.
I think that if the athletes themselves chose someone to represent them in the association’s authorities, we would avoid such situations. There would be fewer complaints, protests and the proverbial public airing of dirty laundry. This person would ensure that they would be heard at the right time and that their demands would be met. – says Listkiewicz.
Listkiewicz presents Lewandowski’s candidacy
The former president of the Polish Football Federation recalls that in the past, when he was responsible for Polish football, he had to put out fires in the squad more than once. It is well known that such situations most often concern finances, but it is always possible to reach an agreement. There is no point in putting the matter on the edge of a knife. I remember that dialogue and compromise allowed me to resolve the issue with the then captain of the Polish national team, Jakub Błaszczykowski, in five minutes. – says the former Polish football captain.
Which player from the current Polish national team could join the Polish Football Association? According to Listkiewicz, the candidacy arises by itself. Błaszczykowski, Glik, Krychowiak and Szczęsny are no longer on the team, so Robert Lewandowski remains – says the former president of the Polish Football Federation.
Lewandowski in the PZPN authorities? Barcelona may not like that
In your opinion, such a candidate must enjoy the respect and trust of his colleagues, his environment and other members of the union authorities. Everyone must be convinced that such a person will act for the good of the entire discipline, and not just for his own benefit – emphasizes the interlocutor of Dziennik.pl.
Listkiewicz praises Minister Nitras’ idea, but also points out problems. Firstly, it is not known whether the athletes we would like to see in the association’s authorities will be interested in such a role. Secondly, it is not known how their employers will react. I do not know whether Barcelona would be willing to release Lewandowski for the PZPN board meetings. Of course, in the age of current technological possibilities, one can imagine that such meetings with Lewandowski’s participation will be held remotely, but the Catalan club’s authorities do not necessarily like the fact that their employee has the problems of Polish football at his head and does not focus solely on playing for the home team. – concluded Listkiewicz.
