Six Medals for Croatia’s U15 National Team at the Balkan Championship in Koprivnica

Young National Team Wrestlers Claim One Silver and Five Bronze Medals – Croatia Finishes Third in the Boys’ Team Standings

KOPRIVNICA, September 30, 2026 – The Croatian U15 wrestling national team concluded its campaign at the Balkan Wrestling Championship in Koprivnica with an impressive tally of six medals. In today’s semifinal and final bouts, Croatia’s rising talents earned one silver and five bronze medals, reaffirming the technical depth and promise of Croatian wrestling across youth divisions.

On home soil at the “Josip Samaržija – Bepo” Sports Hall, three female wrestlers and three male wrestlers climbed onto the podium, highlighted by an outstanding third-place finish in the overall boys’ team standings.

The Medalists: One Silver and Five Bronze Medals for Croatia’s Young Prospects

In the women’s wrestling division, Croatia claimed three bronze medals:

• Anabela Tašić – Bronze Medal (up to 42 kg)

• Lea Majić – Bronze Medal (up to 50 kg)

• Iva Pezić – Bronze Medal (up to 54 kg)

In the boys’ division, three more medals were secured:

• Mihael Djok – Silver Medal (up to 57 kg)

• David Hlatki – Bronze Medal (up to 57 kg)

• Josip Vidović – Bronze Medal (up to 75 kg)

The 57 kg category was a standout success, with two Croatian wrestlers sharing the podium—Mihael Djok taking silver and David Hlatki earning bronze.

Team Standings: Croatian Boys Place Third in the Balkans

Thanks to consistent, hard-fought performances across the brackets, Croatia secured top spots in the overall team classification:

• Boys’ Team Standings:

  1. Turkey

  2. Bulgaria

     3. Croatia

• Girls’ Team Standings:

  1. Turkey

  2. Bulgaria

  3. Romania

     4. Croatia

These team results demonstrate that Croatia’s youth squad can go toe-to-toe with the region’s premier wrestling nations.

Home Crowd Driving Mat Success

Wrestling before an enthusiastic local crowd in the packed “Bepo” arena provided an unforgettable atmosphere for the young competitors. The U15 championship featured Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling for boys alongside Women’s Wrestling, showcasing dynamic bouts and elite sportsmanship.

Official Draw Complete: Cadet Division (U17) Steps onto the Mats Next

With the U15 division wrapped up, the championship pivots to the Under-17 (U17) age category. The technical meeting and official draw for the U17 tournament were completed today, setting the stage for cadet wrestlers to enter the competition tomorrow morning. Local supporters are eagerly anticipating appearances from home-club and national team favorites as the quest for medals continues.

Koprivnica keeps moving to the beat of international wrestling—the mats are set for another day of high-stakes action!

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