Veselin Đuho is the recipient of this year's Fran Bučar award for lifetime achievement. Đuho is a double Olympic champion, a former water polo player and coach.
The state award for sport, the Fran Bučar, is the highest honour awarded by the Republic of Croatia for outstanding achievements and contributions of particular significance to the development of sport. The award is presented to athletes, coaches, other sports professionals and other individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of sport in the Republic of Croatia.
The county governor, Blaž Pezo, sent a congratulatory message to Veselin Đuho. The message was sent on behalf of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County and in his own name, with sincere congratulations extended to all the laureates, and especially to Veselin Đuho. Đuho was described as a celebrated dubrovnik water polo player and double Olympic champion.
Pozo pointed out that the south of Croatia is the cradle of water polo from its very beginnings, and that the Dubrovnik-Neretva County has produced some of the greatest talents, whose sporting careers have been crowned with the highest world honours. He added that he was not at all surprised by the great recognition given to Đu's sporting career.
According to the governor, Đu's dedication and outstanding results are a source of pride for dubrovnik and the entire dubrovnik-neretva county. Đu's career remains a lasting example of excellence, perseverance and love for sport, and a strong inspiration for younger generations who are only just embarking on their sporting careers.
