Croatian tennis player Donna Vekić achieved historical success by winning a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, becoming the first Croatian tennis player to reach the women's singles finals at this prestigious competition.
The oldest athletic event in Croatia, the Hanžeković Memorial, brought together 19 Olympic medalists and brought exciting results in Zagreb, including seven new records. Athletes from all over the world delighted the audience.
Dinamo Zagreb secured its place in the new Champions League format after impressive qualifying victories. The club faces a challenging schedule and ambitions for the future, with a significant financial incentive to support further growth.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Croatia has opened a public call for co-financing international sports competitions, which encourages the development of sports and the promotion of Croatia as an attractive sports destination. With a budget of almost two million euros, the goal is to support the organizers who will make Croatia the center of sports events.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic emphasizes the successes of Croatian athletes in Paris, thanks to investment in sports and the work of the federation. The Croatian House in the Olympic Village serves as the center of gathering and promotion of Croatia.
The Paris 2024 Olympics include swimming in the Seine River, despite a long-standing ban on pollution. Paris is investing billions of euros in water purification to ensure the safety of athletes, but challenges remain.