UFC Heavyweight GOAT Stipe Miocic retires from fighting after 3rd Round TKO loss to Jon Jones Saturday night in New York City. Thank you Stipe for carrying the Croatian flag in the UFC. Thank you for being our champion. Thank you for showing the next generation that hard work and determination does make a difference. Stipe Miocic: the greatest UFC Heavyweight in … [Read more...] about UFC 309: Miocic Officially Retires After 3rd Round TKO Loss To Jon Jones
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Croatia Ends Paris Olympics With 7 Medals, 2 Gold
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Croatia will end the 2024 Paris Olympics with seven total medals, two of which were GOLD in rowing and Judo. Croatia picked up more medals than countries which much, much larger populations: South Africa, Thailand, India (all with 6 medals). Croatia earned one more medal than Serbia (6) even though they got the gold in Water Polo on the final day of the games. With 7 medals … [Read more...] about Croatia Ends Paris Olympics With 7 Medals, 2 Gold
Croatia Beats Spain 10-8 To Reach Olympic Semifinal!
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Croatia beats undefeated Spain 10-8 in the quarterfinal round of the Paris Olympics! The Croatian ‘Barracudas’ will now face the winners of Italy/Hungary in the semifinals August 9th. This is a huge win for Croatian water polo after an extremely disappointing loss to the United States in the final match of group play. The loss to the USA put Croatia in the tougher half of the … [Read more...] about Croatia Beats Spain 10-8 To Reach Olympic Semifinal!
ICYMI: Sinković Brothers Take Gold, 3 HNL Clubs Advance In Europe, Baturina MOTM On Opening Night
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The Sinković brothers (Valent & Martin) win gold again! The Zagreb-born rowers took the gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics in the coxless pair rowing competition. This is the 3rd straight Olympics the brothers have taken gold in! If there was ever a rowing dynasty, this is it. The medal puts Croatia on two goals and one bronze after the first week of competition in … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Sinković Brothers Take Gold, 3 HNL Clubs Advance In Europe, Baturina MOTM On Opening Night
Matić Takes Gold Medal In Judo At Paris Olympics!
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Barbara Matić wins Gold in Judo for Croatia! Matić took down German Miriam Butkereit in the gold medal fight of the Women's 70kg competition Wednesday night in Paris. It is Matić first Olympic medal to go along with her two world championships and one European championship. The 29 year-old Matić was born and raised in Split. It is Croatia’s first gold medal at the 2024 … [Read more...] about Matić Takes Gold Medal In Judo At Paris Olympics!
CROATIA ARE 2024 WATER POLO WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
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The Croatian 'Barracudas' scored a late goal Saturday evening in Doha to tie up the match against Italy (11-11) and force a gold medal penalty shootout. Croatia would win the shootout 3-2 to be crowned 2024 water polo world champions! It is Croatia's 3rd world title after winning the tournament in 2007 and 2017. Croatia was lead by Konstantin Kharkov and Jerko Marinić Kragić in … [Read more...] about CROATIA ARE 2024 WATER POLO WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
Croatian Barracudas Defeat France In Penalties To Book Title Match vs. Italy
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Croatia defeated France in penalties (17-16) Thursday night in Qatar in the semifinal round of the 2024 World Aquatic Championships. The win means the 'Barracudas' will now face Italy in the Gold Medal match on Saturday in Doha. Croatia has won the water polo world championship on two occasions: 2007 and 2017. A win versus Italy would make it #3. … [Read more...] about Croatian Barracudas Defeat France In Penalties To Book Title Match vs. Italy
Croatia Defeat Serbia 15-13 In Quarters Of World Aquatics Water Polo Championships
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Not just did the Croatian "Barracudas" defeat Serbia Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the 2024 World Aquatics Water Polo Championships, but their progression in the tournament has now booked their spot in the Paris Olympics this summer. Only 12 nations qualify for the Olympics in water polo so it's never something to take for granted. Croatia have been extremely successful … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Serbia 15-13 In Quarters Of World Aquatics Water Polo Championships
Croatia Fall 34-32 To France, Face Tough Road To Euro Handball Semifinals
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Following a 31-25 victory over Romania on Tuesday, the Croatian handball team fell 34-32 against France in "Main Round" action at the European Championship. Croatia now sit in fifth place in Group I of the Main Round, two points out of a spot in the semifinals. In order to reach the semis, Croatia must win out and hope that Austria loses (or tie, depending on goal … [Read more...] about Croatia Fall 34-32 To France, Face Tough Road To Euro Handball Semifinals
