JK Dalmacijacement judoka Diego Rokov competed at the Maribor Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2026, traveling alongside coach Josip Barić to face international competition, portal.hr reported. Rokov opened his tournament with a victory against Alex Košir before meeting second-seeded Italian competitor Mattia De Laurentiis in the second round. De Laurentiis defeated Rokov and did not advance far enough in the bracket to pull the Croatian fighter back into a repechage for the medal rounds.
International Development at the Maribor Millennium Tournament
While Rokov finished outside the podium placings at the Maribor event, club officials emphasized that high-level international bouts serve a critical developmental purpose for young athletes. Facing seasoned European competitors highlights specific technical adjustments required for progress in the cadet ranks. The tournament draws elite youth talent from across the continent, providing a benchmark for fighters transitioning into broader international circuits.
Cetina Cup Medal Count and Division Standings
Closer to home, athletes from JK Dalmacijacement delivered a commanding performance at the Cetina Cup, which featured a field of more than 450 competitors. Coached by Lovre Barišić, the club’s younger squad secured multiple medals across the under-10 and under-12 age brackets. Ivan Nikolić and Tanja Bonacin claimed gold medals in the under-12 division at -46 kg and -32 kg respectively. In the under-10 categories, Luka Skokandić, Luci Mariani, Petar Borović, Roko Jerkunica, and Franco Mariani all secured first-place finishes.
Silver medals went to Maria Poša in the under-12 +52 kg category and Bruno Grubišić in the under-12 -46 kg bracket, alongside under-10 competitors Bartul Bozin and Niko Bakota. The club’s bronze medalists included Đurđica Sremac, Toni Ivanković, and Oliver Poirier in the under-10 divisions, accompanied by Marta Bakota in the under-12 age group. Leni Miletić added a fifth-place finish in the under-12 +55 kg class.
Club Recognition of Squad Performance
Club representatives highlighted the strength of the team-wide presentation at the Cetina Cup, pointing to the depth of talent displayed from the youngest divisions up to the under-12 brackets. The strong medal haul reflects ongoing training volume under coach Lovre Barišić, maintaining JK Dalmacijacement’s competitive standing in regional youth judo fixtures.
