Vladimir Kuvalya

Professional Summary
Highly accomplished sports executive, educator, and former professional cyclist with over 25 years of experience in international sports management, event organization, and institutional leadership. Proven leader in organizing major international cycling races, multi-sport events, and managing large-scale systems.
Recognized for building cross-border sports platforms, developing international partnerships, and positioning events such as the Belgrade – Banja Luka race among the most important cycling events in Southeast Europe.

Core Competencies
•International Sports Event Management
•UCI-Level Cycling Race Organization
•Strategic Leadership & Institutional Management
•Development
•Sports Marketing & Branding
•Federation Governance & Administration
•Youth Sports Development
•Cross-border Cooperation (Serbia – Republic of Srpska – EU)
•Media Relations & Public Communication
Professional Experience
Director
•Technical School, Banja Luka
•Director general of the

Association For Sport “AFS” (international company which organise sport events on international event).
2005 – Present
•Managing one of the largest educational institutions in the region (1,400+ students, 150+ staff)
•Leading infrastructure and modernization projects exceeding €1 million
•Developing partnerships with industry and international institutions
•Integrating education with sports and youth development
President / Director General
Director general of the Association For Sport “AFS” (international company which organise sport events on international event).
•2007- Belgrade Banjaluka Cycling race
•2014- 2017 Banjaluka Marathon Atheltic
•2014-2016 Grand Prix Sarajevo, cycling race
•2017-2021 Tour de Serbia, cycling race
•2015-2016 Tour de Bulgaria
•2015 Europe Olympic Games, logistic traffic sector
•2018-2020 Summer games (eight sport discipline)
•2021 Granfondo World Series
•2021 UCI cycling World Championships granfondo
International Cycling Race “Belgrade – Banja Luka”
2007 – Present
•Founder and leader of one of Southeast Europe’s most prestigious cycling races
•Managing participation of 30+ countries, 150+ riders, and professional teams
•Coordinating complex international logistics across Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
•Securing high-level sponsorships and media coverage
•Branding the event as a major regional and international sports platform
Sports Governance & Leadership
President
Balkan Cycling Union
2021 – 2024
•Led the strategic development of cycling across Balkan countries
•Strengthened cooperation between national federations
•Coordinated regional competitions and international cycling events
•Represented the region within the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) system
Vice President
Balkan Cycling Union
Previous term
Secretary General
Cycling Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
2023 – Present
Director
Cycling Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
2012 – 2022
Director
Cycling Federation of Republic of Srpska
Current
International Event Management Experience
•Director – Tour of Bulgaria
•Director – Tour of the Black Sea
•Organizer of international marathons and half-marathons
•Organizer of beach volleyball and beach football tournaments
•Participant in organizational structures of the European Games 2015 (Baku, Azerbaijan)
Sports Club Leadership
•President – Handball Club Borac (RK Borac m:tel)
•Marketing Director – Handball Club Borac
•Leadership roles in multiple sports organizations and committees
Academic & Teaching Career
Director & Professor of Physical Education
Since 2005
Expert Lecturer
Union Cycliste Internationale – UCI Academy
•Highest-level certified coach educator (UCI Coach Expert)
•Delivering international education programs for cycling coaches
Sports Career (Athlete)
•Multiple-time National Cycling Champion (1990s)
•Competed internationally across Europe and globally
•National team representative of:
Yugoslavia
Republic of Srpska
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Participation in:
Mediterranean-level competitions (Spain, Italy)

International World Cup competitions (1990s)

Key Achievements
•Established and developed the Belgrade – Banja Luka race into a major international event
•Organized sports events involving participants from over 30 countries
•Managed national and regional sports federations
•Built strong international partnerships in sport and education
•Contributed to development of cycling across the Balkans
•Recognized as a high-level international lecturer in cycling
Awards & Recognition
•International recognition for contribution to sports development
•Honors for strengthening regional and international cooperation
•Recognition for excellence in sports organization and leadership
Additional Information
•Extensive experience in diplomacy, institutional cooperation, and international relations
•Strong network across Europe and global sports institutions
•Active in media, public speaking, and sports promotion