• At the International Pétanque Tournament in Vodice, a participant from Slovenia wore a T-shirt with the inscription ‘I was born in Yugoslavia’, sparking a major debate on social media.
  • Some citizens consider the message inappropriate given the Homeland War, while others say it is a personal fact and an expression of nostalgia.
  • The tournament organizers, Pétanque Club Vodice, emphasized that this did not represent the organizer’s stance and expressed regret that the event overshadowed the sports atmosphere.
  • The Slovenian Pétanque Association stated that the participant’s clothing was a personal decision and does not represent the official position of the association.
  • Both sides called for mutual respect, dialogue, and understanding of different historical experiences.

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