IJF president Marius Vizer, Croatian Judo Federation president Sandra Čorak, Croatian Judo Federation honorary president Tomislav Čuljak, and Hrvoje Lindi, secretary general of the Croatian Judo Federation attended the meeting. The prime minister was accompanied by Tourism and Sports Minister Nikolina Brnjac.
They discussed the upcoming Grand Prix in Zagreb, a competition important for promoting judo and Croatia in the world, which PM Plenković will officially open today.
PM Plenković congratulated the International Judo Federation and the Croatian Judo Federation on their many activities and expressed the government’s continued support for developing sports and encouraging sport activities for a healthier and more active life, especially among young people. Also, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports provides continuous financial support to the activities of the Croatian Judo Federation.
The meeting underscored the importance of popularising judo among young people and its participants mentioned Croatian judoka Barbara Matić’s success and her gold medal at the World Judo Championship in Budapest.
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