Montenegro sports news: Special Olympics and karate preparations

Montenegro is hosting several significant sporting events. The 19th National Games of the Special Olympics Montenegro took place in Bar from October 26 to 28, gathering approximately 100 athletes, partners, and coaches. Competitions included athletics, bocce, table tennis, and Unified 3x3 basketball. These games serve as a selection basis for athletes representing Montenegro at the 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Chile.

In karate, the Montenegrin national team is preparing for the World Team Championships in Hangzhou, China, scheduled for November 20 to 22. The men’s combat team and women’s kata team will compete, with the men’s team placed in a challenging Group B alongside Iran, Australia, Algeria, and China.

Other regional sporting highlights include Gzim Prelvukaj receiving an official reception in Herceg Novi for winning a bronze medal at the World Kickboxing Championship. Additionally, the municipal school sports games in Bar commenced, featuring football and handball competitions among local secondary schools.