Radanović after third victory: It was emotional
Winner of the 311th Sinjska alka, Tino Radanović, and his alkar's squire Mario Bošnjak revealed how they experienced the dramatic run-off and the new victory that continues a family tradition.
Winner of the 311th Sinjska alka, Tino Radanović, and his alkar's squire Mario Bošnjak revealed how they experienced the dramatic run-off and the new victory that continues a family tradition.
The day after winning his third title at the 311th Sinjska alka in two rounds of the run-off, Tino Radanović did not hide his emotions. He celebrated at the Alka race in Sinj on August 9, 2026, with a total of 12 points, and in an interview for HRT Magazine he admitted that the way he won deeply moved him.
"It was emotional, especially because of the way I won. Maybe my job prepares me for such situations, but it's impossible to hold back emotions," said Radanović, who previously won titles in 2007 and 2016.
Radanović emphasized that all participants gave their best and delivered an unforgettable event. "Everyone is commenting on the Alka, everyone is thrilled. I would congratulate the alkars on a truly top-notch Alka. I think we put on a spectacular show," said the winner.
Radanović was accompanied on the track by his alkar's squire Mario Bošnjak, who continues a family tradition. His father was Radanović's squire until 2013 and won one Alka with him, while Mario has now celebrated twice with Radanović. This connection made the victory even more powerful.
"The first time I was much younger and less experienced in the Alka, and I couldn't fully grasp all that emotion. Now, with experience and maturity, I enjoyed it even more, so the emotion was much deeper and stronger this time," Bošnjak explained for HRT Magazine.
The proud squire added that every participant is equally important to the impression the Alka leaves. "Each one is the same, each one is like one. I think we contributed well to the color of the Alka yesterday, to be a true ornament on the track and to make everything look even more heroic," Bošnjak concluded.