Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Sports

Cyclists in yellow jerseys at the finish line of the race
Cycling Club Metković

BK Metković wins three medals in Vodice and achieves top result in Zadar

Lara Bokšić takes gold, Amar Njemčević and Gabrijela Marević silver in Vodice; Ivica Dominiković fourth at Gran Fondo Zadar in his first ever race.

Celebration of young footballers with medals
Football academy

Međimurje celebrated in Biograd: two generations won silver

U14 and U15 teams from Nogometna akademija Međimurje reached the final of the tournament in Biograd na Moru, with Fran Koraj and Fran Valkaj receiving individual awards.

A cricketer bowls a white ball under floodlights
Cricket Rules

ODI cricket rule change boosts swing in death overs

From July 2025, captains select one ball for the final 16 overs, significantly increasing ball movement and improving bowler metrics.

A tennis ball in the air on a professional court
Wuhan Open

Sonay Kartal becomes British number one after return from stress fracture

The British tennis player reached the biggest final of her career at the WTA 1000 tournament in Wuhan just one month after returning to the court.

Handball players in action during the match
Women's Handball

Liburnija Opatija convincingly beat Umag, while Udarnik and Lokomotiva II won away

Opatija won 39:29 at the Marino Cvetković Hall, while Zamet II and Senia suffered home defeats.

Police in front of a small football stadium at dusk
Violence in Đakovo

Attack on Marsonija coach after match in Đakovo

Veldin Karić sustained a nose injury and was discharged for home treatment; police detained Dario Jurević.

Wrestlers in a floor bout
Slatina wrestling

Slatina fifth after second round of First Croatian Wrestling League

Second round held in Ludbreg, after Slatina lost three rounds in Zagreb

Black-and-white silhouette in studio light
Family tribute

Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber say goodbye to Presley Gerber

Model Presley Gerber died on 20 September at a rehabilitation centre in California, with police investigating the death as a suspected overdose.

A lone silhouette of the manager on the bench
Shame

Sage after 5-0: 'I feel only shame'

Crystal Palace manager says he does not know if he will be given time to save his job after heaviest defeat to Brighton since 1956.

An empty studio for a sports talk show
Hajduk

Jozinović: Torcida's rampage is unforgivable, leaves a knot in the stomach

Former member of Hajduk's golden generation criticises the Ajax match interruption and warns of potential consequences for the club.

Rugby players in action in the rain
Champions Cup

Northampton beat Cardiff in opening Champions Cup round

Saints are the only English team to win in the first round, while other Premier League sides lost or drew.

An empty bench at the Napoli stadium
Napoli

Tudor among candidates for Napoli job

The club is in crisis after five defeats in nine matches, with Allegri's future hinging on two upcoming games.

Winning podium with medals in the pool
Dubrovnik swimmers

Dubrovnik swimmers claim 12 medals and two trophies at Šibenik meet

Young swimmers from Dubrovnik won three golds, three silvers and six bronzes at the 21st 'Sveti Mihovil' swimming meet in Šibenik.

A football on a grass pitch
Međimurje football

Football results in Međimurje County

Zasadbreg 77 recorded the most convincing victory with a 7-1 win over Sokol, while Dinamo (P) and Graničar (N) also secured high-scoring wins.

The starting line on the track in Ljupča
Biograd athletics

Biograd athletes win string of medals in Ljupča and Šibenik

Dorian Pribilović, Nikol Lokin, Noa Aljinović and Damir Aljinović brought medals to Biograd from the Dalmatia Cross Country Championship and the Šibenska Desetka.

Sailboats in Rab harbour
Sailing Regatta

Croatia Coast Cup 2026 concludes in Biograd with 27 vessels participating

A ceremony on Rab, in cooperation with the Rab City Tourist Board, marked the regatta which was sailed from 10 to 16 October.

Divers in the open sea
Rab

21st Memorial Cup in Underwater Fishing held on Rab

The 'Four Bells' competition brings together underwater anglers from Rab and the wider region, with the programme starting a day early with verification at Leut restaurant.

Gymnast in action on the pommel horse
Rotterdam

McClenaghan misses pommel horse final in Rotterdam

The Olympic champion finished the qualifications in 10th place with a score of 14.400 and failed to qualify for the World Championship final.