Croatian municipalities honor youth cultural and sporting achievements

Local officials in Croatia have held receptions to honor the achievements of youth cultural and sporting groups.

In Knin, Mayor Marijo Ćaćić and Deputy Mayor Marko Pehar hosted members of the KUD ‘Kralj Zvonimir’ following their second-place finish at the Croatian Children's Folklore Festival in Vinkovci. The group represented the Šibenik-Knin County, showcasing traditional dance, song, and customs.

In Crikvenica, Mayor Ivona Matošić Gašparović received young athletes from the Boćarski klub Gornji kraj – Ladvić. The club's junior players achieved significant success at the Croatian Junior Championships in Rijeka and the World Championships in China. Notably, Ivano Rajačić Muža secured multiple national titles and a silver medal at the world level in the individual classic discipline.