The young wrestlers from the Croatian Club Čazma achieved notable results at the national championship for beginners in Dugopolje, where Natko Baždar and Domenik Skakvić won gold medals. The competition brought together 263 wrestlers from 28 clubs across Croatia, with the event organised by the Croatian Wrestling Federation and the Dugopolje Wrestling Club. The championship was held for the U-11 and U-13 age categories.
Five young athletes represented the Croatian Club Čazma. Baždar reached first place after four bouts and four victories, with his opponents managing to score only sporadic points. Skakvić secured three wins in three bouts. Ozren Skakvić finished fifth in the competition, with two wins and two losses in four bouts, while Marin Vuković also placed fifth, with one win and two losses in three bouts. Matej Vuković took 24th place in the up to 36kg category, in which 28 wrestlers competed.
The athletes were accompanied to Dugopolje by head coach Domagoj Murlić and assistant coach Miroslav Murlić. A special feature of the club is the members of the club team, Riki, Ena and Nika. The club states that the athletes have been training for only six months, yet in less than two years the club has accumulated 70 medals.
During 2025, the club had 17 athletes who participated in 17 competitions, winning 12 gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze medals, a total of 38. In 2026, according to club data as of the date of publication, there were 19 athletes who competed in 12 competitions, winning 14 gold, six silver and 12 bronze medals, a total of 32 medals.
The club believes that the effort and success of the young wrestlers in 2025 and 2026 have not yet been appropriately recognised and rewarded by the City of Čazma and the Sports Association of the City of Čazma. Special thanks were given to the parents, with the club stating: 'We do not engage in politics. We practice sport!' The club announced it would continue its work and invest in young wrestlers.
