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Race for the Croatian Olympic Committee presidency: Dragan Primorac and the post-Mateša election battle

After Zlatko Mateša’s resignation, the Croatian Olympic Committee is heading into an extraordinary election, and Dragan Primorac’s expected candidacy could sharpen the race with Josip Varvodić. The focus is on federation support, the new HOO Council, a €64.5 million budget and the direction of Croatian Olympic sport through 2028

31.05.2026

Sports

Zlatko Mateša resigns as Croatian Olympic Committee president after crisis in Croatian sport governance

Zlatko Mateša has resigned as president of the Croatian Olympic Committee after months of debate over financial oversight, accountability among sports federations and trust in Croatian sport. The decision raises questions about HOO leadership, public funding controls and the next steps for national sport governance

21.05.2026

Events

The European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb bring together more than 600 athletes from more than 40 countries

Find out what Zagreb can expect during the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships from 13 to 23 August 2026, when hundreds of athletes, national teams and fans from more than 40 countries are arriving at Arena Zagreb, together with a parkour programme and an expert conference on the future of gymnastics.

16.04.2026

Sports

The Croatian Sports Museum in Zagreb opens the doors to the history, great successes, and legacy of Croatian sport

Find out what the new permanent exhibition of the Croatian Sports Museum in Ilica brings, how it presents the development of sport in Croatia through more than a thousand exhibits and rich multimedia, and why this Zagreb museum is an important place of memory, education, and inspiration for new generations of athletes and visitors.

10.03.2026

Travel

Glavina and Staničić: Croatian tourism and sport enter 2026 with an emphasis on year-round growth and investments

We bring an overview of how the Minister of Tourism and Sport Tonči Glavina and the Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board Kristjan Staničić summarize 2025 and announce 2026 through year-round tourism, price competitiveness, accommodation reforms, and record investments in sport. Find out what tax reliefs, new infrastructure projects, and a stronger connection between sports events and the tourist offer bring.

23.12.2025

Travel

Half-time museum in Varaždin reveals the rich sports history of the city

Varaždin is richer for a unique museum dedicated to sports, located in the Varaždin Arena. The "Museum for Halftime" tells the fascinating story of the development of sports in the city over two centuries, highlighting key moments, successes and legendary athletes who have left an indelible mark.

10.03.2025

Sports

Donna Vekić won silver at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, the first major success for Croatian women's tennis

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.

13.09.2024

Events

The first Croatian BMX Olympian Marin Ranteš performs spectacular tricks at the Špancirfest in Varaždin

Marin Ranteš, the first Croatian BMX Olympian, is preparing an impressive show for the visitors of Špancirfest in Varaždin. On Capuchin Square, August 29 and 30, he will present his best tricks and stunts that led him to world fame.

26.07.2024

Croatian Sport

Articles with this tag

Race for the Croatian Olympic Committee presidency: Dragan Primorac and the post-Mateša election battle

Zlatko Mateša resigns as Croatian Olympic Committee president after crisis in Croatian sport governance

The European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb bring together more than 600 athletes from more than 40 countries

The Croatian Sports Museum in Zagreb opens the doors to the history, great successes, and legacy of Croatian sport

Glavina and Staničić: Croatian tourism and sport enter 2026 with an emphasis on year-round growth and investments

Half-time museum in Varaždin reveals the rich sports history of the city

Donna Vekić won silver at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, the first major success for Croatian women's tennis

The first Croatian BMX Olympian Marin Ranteš performs spectacular tricks at the Špancirfest in Varaždin

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