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Varvodić elected HOO president, council named

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Varvodić elected president of Croatian Olympic Committee HOO president, council named

The contest for the presidency extraordinary assembly of the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) concluded at an extraordinary assembly in the Sheraton hotel, Zagreb, on 28 July 2026. Cardiothoracic surgeon and swimming federation chief 2026 confirmed Josip Varvodić won as president with 81 votes, defeating Dragan Primorac, who received 68 votes; Primorac (68 votes) after a single two‑vote ballot worth two votes was declared invalid. Varvodić, 41, pledged greater transparency, a 100‑day financial audit and restructuring of the HOO council, emphasizing support for athletes and coaches. His platform builds on earlier criticism of funding criteria and calls for clearer management of the roughly €65 million annual sport budget administered by the HOO. The election ends the two‑year term of former president Varvodić succeeds Zlatko Mateš, Mateša, who stepped down in May after amid a corruption scandal tied linked to the Croatian Ski Federation Federation. The new HOO council, serving until 2028, includes four vice‑presidents—Frane Žanić (volleyball), Milivoj Bebić (Croatian Olympians Club), Željko Kisić (rowing) and the arrest of Suzana Šop (Zagreb City Sports Association)—and representatives from basketball, water polo, handball, football, boxing, karate, motorsports and other federations. Varvodić pledged a former HOO programme director. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković reiterated governmental neutrality as 100‑day audit of the secret ballot sealed €65 million annual sport budget, greater transparency, term‑limit reforms and stronger involvement of clubs, coaches and athletes in decision‑making. Dragan Primorac congratulated the leadership change. The vote marks winner and called for democratic practice and a pivotal shift capable, independent team to restore confidence in Croatian sport. These developments mark a decisive shift in Croatia’s sport governance, with Varvodić’s reform agenda set aiming to shape the committee’s direction rebuild public trust ahead of upcoming international competitions.

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  1. 2026-07-30 11:43 UTC Varvodić elected HOO president, council named
  2. 2026-07-29 23:35 UTC Varvodić elected president of Croatian Olympic Committee
  3. 2026-07-28 19:22 UTC Croatian Olympic Committee presidential race heads to vote
  4. 2026-07-27 05:36 UTC Croatian Olympic Committee presidential race intensifies

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