Agenda Profile: Ando Kiviberg

Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

2025-02-20

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

Political Position
The politician strongly supports the discussion regarding the future of sports, viewing it as highly necessary and broadly beneficial. He stresses the need to shield the development of sports from political turmoil, indicating a desire for stable and results-oriented policy. His focus is value-driven and geared towards performance (bringing home medals and promoting physical activity among children).

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the sociological aspects of sport, highlighting a statistical observation regarding the rural origins of Olympic champions. He proposes an explanation for this phenomenon, citing the fewer temptations available in rural environments, which subsequently leads to greater participation in training sessions.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and courteous, employing standard forms of address for the Speaker of the Riigikogu and the rapporteur. The tone is supportive and constructive, incorporating a brief empirical observation and concluding with a clarifying question directed at the rapporteur.

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Activity Patterns
Participation in the Riigikogu debate concerning the future of sport on February 20, 2025, has been confirmed. The speaker will offer a brief apology during the introduction for continuing their previous response, which suggests they were actively involved in the earlier stages of the debate.

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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is highly supportive and acknowledging, expressing deep gratitude to the presenter for raising the topic and taking the lead. The speaker actively engages with the content of the presentation, posing a clarifying question regarding how to avoid political headwinds.

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Regional Focus
The speaker highlights the crucial role of rural areas in developing athletic talent, citing statistics that pinpoint the origin of Olympic champions in these very regions. This underscores the importance of a regional focus and the positive influence of the rural environment on youth activities.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
When discussing social issues, the focus is placed on the activities and temptations facing children and youth, suggesting that rural areas have fewer undesirable activities. This correlation positively links the social environment (fewer temptations) with guiding children into sports training and art groups.

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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is supporting the plan for the future of sports and clarifying its specific content. The speaker is a supporter of the initiative who wants to ensure that the discussion yields a broader and more lasting benefit.

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