# Taekwondo development in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taekwondo-development-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-09-21T10:54:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Taekwondo activity in Croatia has shown growth through both competitive achievements and organized training programs. Athletes from Taekwondo Club Marjan secured bronze medals at the Mediterranean Games in Italy, while other clubs participated in international events such as the Women’s World Championships in China and the Grand Prix in South Korea. Regional expansion is also noted, with Taekwondo Club Plovanija opening registration across seven different locations.

To prepare for the upcoming season, approximately 90 young athletes from four different clubs—TK Tigar, TK Prana, TK Otočac, and TK Titan—attended an intensive five-day summer camp at Terme Sveti Martin. The program combined technical training in poomsae and sparring with social activities to foster discipline and community.

Taekwondo Club Marjan in Split has further solidified its role in the sport by focusing on both youth discipline and elite athletic development. The club utilizes a structured training progression that moves from play-based learning for young children to rigorous technical practice, aiming to instill lifelong habits such as responsibility and perseverance. The institution has a history of high-level success, having produced Olympic medalists including Matea Jelić, Lucija Zaninović, Toni Kanaet, and Lena Stojković. While the club attracts the children of prominent Croatian figures, representatives emphasize that the primary goal is to provide an environment where all children can develop self-confidence and a lasting love for sports.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Taekwondo Club Marjan focuses on youth discipline and elite athletic development

Taekwondo Club Marjan in Split is recognized for developing both Olympic medalists and essential life skills like discipline and responsibility in Croatian youth.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taekwondo-club-marjan-focuses-on-youth-discipline-and-elite-athletic-development

### 2026-09-06: Taekwondo summer camp concludes at Terme Sveti Martin

Around 90 taekwondo athletes from four Croatian clubs completed an intensive summer training camp at Terme Sveti Martin to prepare for the upcoming competitive season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taekwondo-summer-camp-concludes-at-terme-sveti-martin

### 2026-08-28: Taekwondo clubs in Croatia expand reach and achieve international success

Croatian taekwondo clubs report significant developments, including Taekwondo Club Plovanija's expansion to seven locations and Taekwondo Club Marjan athletes winning bronze at the Mediterranean Games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taekwondo-clubs-in-croatia-expand-reach-and-achieve-international-success

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Cite as: Taekwondo development in Croatia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/taekwondo-development-in-croatia