Serbian Government Grants Lifetime Salary to Gold Medalist Paralympian Kristina Arančić!
Have you heard of Kristina Arančić? If not, it’s time to meet one of Serbia’s greatest sports heroes! The Government of the Republic of Serbia has made a decision that’s causing quite a stir – Kristina Arančić, who won a gold medal at the Paralympic World Championship in table tennis in Bratislava in 2019, will receive a lifetime monthly salary. Yes, you read that right – for life!
Who is Kristina Arančić?
Kristina won a gold medal in the Paralympic discipline of table tennis, and not just anywhere, but at the World Championship in Bratislava. She turned 40 on May 29, 2019, and her sports career and fight are an inspiration to many.
What exactly is she getting?
The Serbian government approved her to receive two average net salaries in Serbia every month, for life! To put it in perspective – the average net salary in Serbia in December last year was about 70,000 dinars, which means Kristina will receive about 140,000 dinars monthly, forever. Not bad for someone who dedicated her life to sport and proudly represented her country on the world stage.
Why does this matter?
This decision is not just recognition for Kristina, but a message to everyone that the state values and rewards its athletes, especially those with disabilities who fight against all odds. At a time when many athletes barely make ends meet, this kind of support is a bright spot.
What else is the Serbian government doing?
Besides this great news, the government has established cooperation between several cities and municipalities in Serbia, Republika Srpska, Montenegro, and other regions. The cooperation covers economy, science, culture, sport, tourism, and ecology. The government also declared a state of emergency in five cities and municipalities affected by recent fires and allocated 100 million dinars for the restoration of burned homes.
Is this the right move or an overkill?
Some will say a lifetime salary for an athlete is too much, while others will argue it’s the least the state can do for someone who brought so much honor to Serbia. Either way, this decision will surely spark a debate about how sports achievements are valued and how much the state should support its heroes.
Conclusion
Kristina Arančić is now not only a gold medalist but also a lifetime recipient of a monthly salary from the state. Is this the start of a new era in athlete support or just an exception? Time will tell.
What do you think? Would you want a lifetime salary for your achievements? Or is this just another example of money being spent? Drop a comment, let your voice be heard – maybe you have the best joke or critique on this topic!
