Viktor Kvesić becomes world cadet karate champion

Fifteen-year-old Viktor Kvesić has secured the world cadet karate championship in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. His victory makes the Kvesić family from Herzegovina unique in Croatian sporting history, as the three brothers have all achieved championship status.

The eldest brother, Anđelo, is a two-time European champion, while the middle brother, Ivan, is a former world and European champion. Viktor’s unexpected gold medal in his first major world competition was witnessed by his brothers and his father, Stipe.

Anđelo noted that while they knew Viktor was talented, his calm and focused performance at the cadet level was surprising. Ivan added that he did not expect such a high level of success during Viktor's debut on the world stage.