Operations of the Orel gymnastic section in the Ilirska Bistrica area

Abstract

Since 1863, the gymnastic organization Sokol operated in Slovenia, welcoming all Slovenians with a vested interest in gymnastics; that is, until the collapse of the idea of Slovenian political unity. In 1905, following the new political division in Slovenian society, the Catholic side founded its own gymnastic organization, named Orel. Both also operated in the Ilirska Bistrica area. Following Sokol, the Orel organization was established on November 8th, 1908. The article presents its activities by drawing on the literature and newspaper sources.