During the seventh day of July, the seventh Beckov sun was granted. The symbolism of the lucky seven is mainly related to sports, the award went into the hands of the most successful basketball coach of all time, Natalie Hejková.

She thus joined the other winners of the Beckov Sun Award, among which names such as Juraj Kukura, Jozef Golonka and Peter Dvorský resonate. Juraj Bača accompanied the ceremonial event at Beckov Castle, and several important personalities accepted the invitation. For the first time, the chairman of the Trenčín self-governing region, Jaroslav Baška. "I am looking forward to participating in this beautiful award for important personalities of our country. They are all people who spread the good name of Slovakia at home and abroad, and I am proud that they are taking over these awards in our region. The county also has its own system of rewarding rare people in the form of the TSK Award and the TSK President's Award. I think that by handing over public awards, we are showing that we value the work of these people and, in particular, by helping to motivate future generations as well, " said the Trenčín mayor.

As a successful basketball representative and coach, Natália Hejková became the seventh holder of the Beckovský Sun. The partner of the event is the regional tourism organization Trenčín region.

Source: Dept. communication and international relations of TSK