Croatia's first medalists in London! Rowing: Croatia's "Young Guns" took home Croatia's first medal of the 2012 Olympics in slightly disappointing fashion, as they were favorites for gold and this was their first loss in 2012. Germany got off to a one second lead after 500 meters but no one was worried as the quartet of David Šain, Damir Martin, and Martin and Valent … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 7
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2012 London Olympics: Day 6
By 16 CommentsIvan Cupić celebrates one of his seven goals Men’s Handball: Croatia booked a place in the quarterfinals with an impressive 26-19 victory over Hungary. It was a low scoring affair in the first half as Croatia went into the break with an 11-9 lead courtesy of some solid wing play by Manuel Štrlek and Ivan Cupić. Croatia got off to a storming start in the second half … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 6
**FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Inter Milan
By 98 CommentsPhoto: AFP I went into Thursday night's match between Hajduk Split and Inter Milan with no credentials and no expectations: just a fan with a video camera. It was an awesome experience and I'm glad I did it this way. I had two friends from the States in Croatia for the first time and knew I had to take them to this epic encounter on Croatian soil once the tie was … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Inter Milan
Hajduk outclassed at Poljud
By 32 CommentsPhoto: Josko Ponos / CROPIX Inexperience caught up with Hajduk today as Inter took advantage of some sloppy defending from the hosts to coast to an easy 3-0 win in the first leg of the Europa League’s third qualifying round in Split. Sell out at Poljud tonight Porous defending put Hajduk on their heels early as an 18th-minute strike from Wesley Sneijder … [Read more...] about Hajduk outclassed at Poljud
2012 London Olympics: Day 5
By 34 CommentsWomen’s Basketball: There were many Croatian athletes on hand at the London Basketball Arena to see Croatia take on the Czech Republic including the Men’s handball team, tennis players Marin Čilić and Ivan Dodig, and Zoran Primorać. Croatia got off to fantastic start, leading 10-0 after just four minutes. The Czechs started to hit their shots and went on a run of … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 5
Hajduk aim to pounce on out-of-form Inter
By 27 CommentsPhoto: Joško Šupić/CROPIX Inter Milan's final training before taking on Hajduk Split on Thursday night Hajduk’s young guns aim to write their own page in the club’s century-old history today as the Bijeli take on Serie A giants Inter in the first leg of the Europa League’s third qualifying round in front of a sold-out Poljud stadion. Buoyed by the fervent support of … [Read more...] about Hajduk aim to pounce on out-of-form Inter