Žiga Lin Hočevar
Žiga Lin Hočevar
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In the press

Media

Žiga Lin is one of the most talked young athletes in Slovenia, regularly featured in broadcast, print and online media for his success on the water.

Headlines

Making the news

A selection of headlines from Slovenia’s leading media. Tap any one to read it full size.

  • RTV Slovenija

    Final school exams in the morning, top of the podium in Tacen in the afternoon

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  • 24ur

    On the verge of tears after his win: “Our sport has lost a great man”

  • Siol.net

    A Slovenian clean sweep at the Europeans — a 16-year-old wonder boy in tears on top

  • Sportal

    Žiga Lin Hočevar wins his first World Cup race at 16

  • Siol.net

    Historic gold for Slovenia’s kayakers

  • RTV Slovenija

    Kayak cross: another stylish win on his home course

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  • Delo

    “This is the price I pay for being a professional athlete”

  • Sportal

    Slovenian teenager wins in Tacen, his sister finishes second

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  • N1

    A perfect Slovenian day in Tacen: canoeists take a full set of medals

  • Sportal

    Eva Alina and Žiga Lin Hočevar deliver a wonderful Slovenian day in Paris

  • 24ur

    Photo gallery: the World Cup race in Tacen

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RTV Slovenija headline: Žiga Lin Hočevar zjutraj še na maturi, popoldne pa na najvišji stopnički v Tacnu

RTV Slovenija — Final school exams in the morning, top of the podium in Tacen in the afternoon

Žiga biting his gold medal at the medal ceremony
Delo
“Žiga Lin Hočevar made an Olympic champion cry twice.”
  • With this, he became the youngest overall Canoe World Cup winner in the history of the sport.
    — Dnevnik
  • Žiga Lin Hočevar Is Taking the World by Storm at Just 16.
    — Sportklub.si
  • Žiga Lin Hočevar is a true wonder boy of whitewater slalom.
    — Delo
  • Whitewater paddling was in his cradle; he added quality and speed himself through dedicated hard work.
    — Slovenian Association of Sports Journalists
  • setting a wonderful example of the true sporting spirit.
    — ICF Media
  • Žiga, his sister Eva and their coach holding up glass trophies

Off the water

Press moments

Press conferences, interviews and medal ceremonies.

  • Žiga and his sister Eva cutting a celebration cake at a press conference, medals around their necks
    Press conference, Canoe Federation of Slovenia
  • Žiga speaking into a microphone in front of a Team Slovenia backdrop
    Team Slovenia event
  • Žiga smiling with his gold medal and a bouquet on the bridge in Tacen
    World Cup, Ljubljana-Tacen
  • Žiga on the top step of the podium raising his trophy
    World Cup podium, La Seu d’Urgell

Coverage

Articles