Croatian military wins gold and silver at European Judo Championships

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Members of the Croatian Armed Forces secured gold and silver medals at the inaugural European Judo Championships for uniformed services, held in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from August 22 to 23, 2026.

Major Tomislav Vučak won the gold medal in the under 100 kg category, while Captain Ante Svirčić earned silver in the under 90 kg category. The Croatian delegation was led by retired Lieutenant General Željko Živanović, with Major Marko Cetinić serving as the coach.

In addition to the military achievements, Danijel Bradarić, representing the Ministry of the Interior, won a gold medal in the under 90 kg category. Overall, Croatian representatives concluded the first edition of the tournament with three medals: two gold and one silver.

Entities

Ante Svirčić · Croatian Armed Forces · Danijel Bradarić · European Judo Union · Tomislav Vučak

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