The city of Zadar played host this past weekend to the Croatian national championships for youth teams, with the event held across three halls – i.e. Višnjik 1, Višnjik 2 and Mocire. The women’s title went to the team of OK Split after a comprehensive 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-11) victory in the final match with ŽOK Osijek. HAOK Mladost beat hosts OK Zadar 3-1 (25-12, 25-22, 24-26, 25-23) in the men’s final.
OK Split, ŽOK Osijek and HAOK Rijeka claimed the top three spots in the women’s competition
The players of OK Split delivered a truly impressive performance at the championship, winning all of their games without losing a set. OK Split coach Mirela Delic did not hide her satisfaction with the victory and quality shown by her team.
“The girls had a great tournament, confirming their dominance in this age group without losing a single set in seven matches. It is an excellent result for them as well as for us, and the entire Volleyball club Split because we confirmed the quality of the group with this gold. We now have national champions in the categories of younger cadets, along with bronze from the juniors. It is the best Volleyball story in Croatia, and I congratulate the girls and everyone who is a part of this success.”
HAOK Mladost, OK Zadar and OK Ribola Kaštela compose the men’s podium
HAOK Rijeka and OK Ribola Kaštela claimed women’s and men’s bronze, respectively.
Individual awards
Women
Best libero: Tia Kovco (OK Split)
Best Setter: Kate Lijic (OK Split)
Best Receiver: Taisa Weinand (ŽOK Osijek)
Best Blocker: Leonarda Stojkovic (ŽOK Osijek)
Best Outside Hitter: Mara Štiglic (HAOK Rijeka)
MVP: Ana Burilovic (OK Split)
Men
Best Libero: Maro Busak (HAOK Mladost)
Best Setter: Luka Buljat (OK Zadar)
Best Receiver: Jakov Markovic (OK Zadar)
Best Blocker: Petar Mikolcevic (MOK Mursa-Osijek)
Best Outside Hitter: Roko Grbavica (HAOK Mladost)
MVP: Roko Vlašic (HAOK Mladost)
