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Germany and Slovenia are linked by a close bond.
A friendship that we live and feel, including in sports.

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At the end of August, Slovenia will host 
the Men’s Volleyball World Championship for the very first time. 

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I am particularly delighted that the German team 
will be competing in the championship here in Ljubljana.

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Germany against Slovenia – that is always 
a fierce battle, be it in the Volleyball World Championship 

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or the European Basketball Championship, 
which is to take place in Germany in a few weeks.

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Right now, we can see the true winning spirit 
at the European Athletics Championship in Munich.

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Sports – sports are passion, sports are emotion, 
sports are excitement. And I bet you will also 

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be excited about Slovenia, an excellent host! 
I hope that you see some nail-biting games, 

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but I also hope that you find the time 
to explore the beauty of Slovenia, 

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to taste the celebrated Slovenian cuisine 
and to experience the hospitality of Slovenians!

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To an excellent competition! 
Viel Erfolg and good luck to the Slovenian team and, 

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if I may say, also to the German team in particular!