Banjaluka Volley to file criminal charges after tournament scandal

The Banjaluka Volley volleyball club has announced plans to file criminal charges against the organizers of the ‘Zavidovići Open 2026’ tournament following a traumatic incident during a match. The club alleges that the event, organized by OK Krivaja Zavidovići, was not a legitimate sporting competition but rather a staged social experiment involving hidden cameras.

According to the club, individuals posing as referees from Norway engaged in scripted behavior to shock the players, some of whom are minors aged 14 to 16. During a match against the team ‘Ort’, one individual simulated an injury involving fake blood and feathers before stripping to expose his underwear in front of the players and the audience.

Banjaluka Volley representatives stated that the players were subjected to this experiment without their consent. The incident has been reported to the Zavidovići police, and the club is seeking legal counsel to pursue further action.