The judo club from Kaštela secured 12 medals and a sixth-place team finish among 467 competitors from 27 clubs at the Cetina Cup, portal.hr reported. The tournament took place on Oct. 24, 2026, at the municipal sports hall in Sinj under the organization of the Alkar Judo Club.
Sinj Mat Hosts 467 Competitors Across Three Age Divisions
Nearly 500 young athletes traveled to Sinj for the regional tournament, which featured competition divisions for under-10, under-12, and under-14 age groups. portal.hr reported that 28 competitors represented the Judo Club Kaštela on the mats, fighting across various weight classes against opponents from 27 different organizations from across Croatia.
Seven Gold Medals Lead Kaštela’s Podium Finishes
Coaches Ante Batinić and Bruno Rozga guided their roster through demanding elimination rounds that yielded seven individual titles. The gold medalists for Kaštela included Luigi Borčić in the U12 -27 kg category, Karmen Bužančić in the U10 G-3 division, and Filip Buzov in the U14 -46 kg bracket. They were joined on the top step of the podium by Šime Čajo (U10, G-21), Josip Kljaić (U10, G-23), Petar Periša (U10, G-33), and David Vidović (U12, -55 kg).
Silver and Bronze Contenders Secure Team Standing
Frane Grgin took second in the U14 -38 kg class, while Matea Kalpić (U10, G-6), Ema Kapitanović (U10, G-13), and Mila Prkut (U10, G-8) also finished as runners-up in their respective groups, which confirmed their good form and the continuity of their high-quality performances throughout the season.
Another nine competitors secured bronze medals for Kaštela.
Deep Roster Depth Propels Sixth-Place Team Result
Beyond the podium finishers, Kaštela athletes placed strongly in the consolation brackets and placement matches. Dominik Čulafić added a seventh-place finish in the U12 -34 kg category, rounding out a performance that cemented the club’s sixth place in the overall team standings.
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