The Croatian U20 team won five medals at the 2026 Balkan Championships, held in Koprivnica. The young wrestlers won two gold, two silver and one bronze medal.
Gold medals were won by Jure Rajković and Tija Hršak, who became Balkan champions. Rajković won in the men’s freestyle 77 kg category, while Hršak was the best in the 59 kg category.
Medals were awarded to Petar Miletić in the 72 kg category and Marijana Šumski in the 68 kg category. Ena Zemuni won bronze in the 50 kg category.
The Croatian juniors achieved three individual medals in Koprivnica, which was enough for third place in the team standings. The Croatian U20 women’s team took the third place trophy.
The host of the championship was the Croatian club Podravka. Many coaches and team leaders praised the organisation of the championship, noting that this edition of the Balkan Championships in Koprivnica was the best organised Balkan Championship ever.
The 2026 Balkan Championships in Koprivnica lasted almost a week and brought together a large number of young wrestlers from the region.
