ZAGREB, February 3, 2020 - The fifth Croatian World Games, which will be held in Zagreb from 21 to 25 July, will gather about 1,500 athletes and Croats who live, work and study on all continents, the office of the Croatian World Congress announced last Friday.
"The largest amateur sports competition, which brings together Croats from all over the world in a unique way, aims to connect young people through sports and cultural gatherings," said Croatian World Congress president Vinko Sabljo.
Every year, he added, the games show an increase in the number of sports events and in the number of competitors, and more than 1,500 participants are expected to take part this year.
The games bring together people who have Croatian roots, regardless of their nationality, religion, mother tongue or affiliation with a federation, organisation, association or club. The competitors, who represent the country they live in, are provided with free accommodation, food and equipment.
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