Croatian kickboxers win medals at World Championships in Italy

Croatian kickboxers achieved significant success at the WAKO World Kickboxing Championships held in Jesolo, Italy, from September 18 to 27, 2026.

Lucija Tokić, representing Kickboxing klub Velebit, secured the title of world champion in the Light Contact discipline (junior category, under 70 kg) after defeating the champion from Great Britain in the final. She also earned a silver medal in the Kick Light discipline, finishing as the world vice-champion after a final match against an Irish competitor.

Leona Petrović won a bronze medal in the Light Contact discipline in the older cadet category (under 55 kg). Despite preparing with a right-hand injury, Petrović reached the podium following a victory over Poland’s Gabriela Przybysz in the quarterfinals. She concluded her tournament with a bronze medal after a competitive semifinal match against Greece’s Eirini Koutantou. Petrović is scheduled to compete in the European Olympic Boxing Championships in Montenegro this October.