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February 28, 2022 - Finally, some good news, as full capacity at Croatian stadiums returns, especially delighting fans of Croatian football and the Croatian First League.  Interior Minister and Chief of the Civil Protection Headquarters Davor Božinović announced six new decisions on Monday, including one that will especially delight all fans of Croatian football and the Croatian First League, reports Gol.hr. As of Tuesday, March 1, the epidemiological measure that clubs could allow only 40 percent capacity at each of the stands at their stadiums will be abolished. There is no longer any limitation on the number of spectators for…

February 28, 2022 - After 15 successful years in Bol, the popular WTA tournament will move to Makarska for the first-ever Makarska Open hosted by Valamar! After 15 successful years in Bol, the time has come for a new destination, say the organizers of the WTA tournament. Its 16th edition will be held from May 30 to June 5 in Makarska!  The magnificent sea view, great atmosphere, and excellent organization are again the strongest assets of the famous sporting event, which features the best-ranked female tennis players from Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, Montenegro, Italy, China, Luxembourg, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia…

February 28, 2022 - The 25th round of the Croatian First League was played from February 25 to 27, 2022. This round saw two of Croatia's biggest derbies - between Hajduk and Rijeka, and Osijek and Dinamo. Here's our HNL round 25 recap.  Slaven Belupo v. Hr. Dragovoljac (1:0) Slaven Belupo and Dragovoljac opened the 25th round in Koprivnica on February 25, 2022, in front of 753 fans.  The only goal of the match came in the 64th minute from a Brkovic penalty.    Belupo is currently in 6th place with 29 points, while Dragovoljac is in last place with…

February 28, 2022 - Tin Srbić won the silver medal at the Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus! In his first tournament 6.5 months after winning a medal in Tokyo, the current silver Olympian is back on the podium. Although he started practically from the beginning and had to change his exercise almost completely due to the new regulations, nothing got in his way.  In Sunday's final in Germany, Tin scored 14,333, and only the American Brody Malone was better (14,700). The bronze medalist was Israeli Alexander Myakinin (14,100). Slobodan Kadic "The first World Cup after the Olympic Games according to…

February 27, 2022 - Despite harsh weather, the 2022 Split Marathon was successfully held in the Old Town, with very good results for the Croatian runners and where the African competitors returned triumphantly, after not being able to participate last year due to travel restrictions. This Sunday the 22nd edition of the Split Marathon was held, and the winners have already been announced. In the morning, at the Split Riva, a crowd of runners and supporters gathered to start the traditional marathon, which this year had to face harsh weather with low temperatures and strong winds, but which in no…

February 27, 2022 - The NK Osijek 75th birthday jersey will be worn in Sunday's derby against Dinamo before it is available in limited numbers to purchase on Monday.  On Sunday at 18:00, Osijek will welcome Dinamo in the fight for the HNL title. Osijek also celebrates its 75th birthday in the Dinamo derby. On that occasion, the Slavonian club released a new, limited edition jersey that the players will wear only against Dinamo. The celebratory jersey is inspired by jerseys from the late 1980s and boasts recognizable white and blue colors. "A unique feature of Sunday's match will be…

February 27, 2022 - Filip Ude won gold on the pommel horse, and Aurel Benović won silver on the floor at the Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus! Current silver Olympian Tin Srbić will also compete in the final on Sunday.  The silver medalist from Beijing in 2008 shows that he still belongs to the world top, even at 35 years old. In Cottbus, he won the 17th medal of his career in his 63rd World Cup final, and this is his 4th gold overall. Eight years have passed since the last gold medal at the World Cup. So far, he was…

February 26, 2022 - Zlatko Dalić and the Croatia coaching staff are preparing for the upcoming national team gathering in March, when Croatia will play a friendly tournament in Doha against Slovenia and Bulgaria.  Croatia national team coach Zlatko Dalić held a meeting with members of his professional staff on Thursday at the HNS headquarters, reports HNS. In addition to coach Dalić, the meeting was attended by technical director Stipe Pletikosa, assistants Ivica Olić, Mario Mandžukić, and Dražen Ladić, goalkeeper coach Marjan Mrmić, fitness coach Luka Milanović and team manager Iva Olivari, while Vedran Ćorluka and Marc Rochon were justifiably…

February 26, 2022 - Four Croatian Paralympians will represent Croatia at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing starting March 4.  The Croatian delegation arrived in Beijing, where the XIII Winter Paralympic Games will be held from March 4 to 13. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) joined the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in condemning Russia's violation of the Olympic truce, reports HRT. More than 650 Paralympians from 51 countries will participate in the Winter Paralympics in Beijing, and Croatia's colors will be defended by alpinists Damir Mizdrak and Lucija Smetiško, snowboarder Bruno Bošnjak and Nordic skier Josip Zima. The Croatian…

February 26, 2022 - The popular international rally racing event returns to the Zagreb area from April 21 to 24 this year. The Croatia Rally organizers expect 350,000 spectators during the race. Daniel Šaškin, President of the Croatia Rally Organizing Committee, which will be held from April 21 to 24, and which is on the World Championship calendar for the second time this year, announced at a press conference on Friday that 350,000 spectators are expected during the April race, reports HRT. The Swedish Rally is currently underway, ending on Sunday, and the next race will take place in Croatia.…