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The head coach of the Croatian national water polo team and two-time European champion with youth categories has signed a two-year contract with VK Novi Beograd, as confirmed by Kurir.rs.

Zadar Mayor Šime Erlić hosted four VK Zadar 1952 players in the Small Council Chamber who won world and European titles in junior national team categories this summer.

Zoran Bajić, two-time European champion coach with Croatian youth national teams, travels to Belgrade today to take the helm of Novi Beograd, a club founded by Aleksandar Šapić.

In the summer of 2026, Croatia won titles at the U16 World Championship, U18 World Championship, and U20 European Championship. Behind this success lies a multi-year process, not a single person or decision.

The Prefect of Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Blaž Pezo, sent congratulations to the Croatian U20 water polo national team after winning the European Championship title in Varna, highlighting the contribution of three players from his county.

Despite the Gospić affair with 37,000 tons of waste, HDZ would, according to Telegram.hr's analysis, win again. The electoral model, voter apathy, and a fragmented opposition work in favor of the ruling party.

Croatia's U20 water polo team clinched gold in Varna with a 17:14 victory over Spain, completing a golden hat-trick following world titles in younger age groups.

The U-20 national team defended its European gold in Varna, while the cadets and juniors had earlier become world champions. All three youth selections went to three tournaments and returned with three golds.

Following the world titles of the U-16 and U-18 national teams, the U-20 selection defeated Spain 17:14 in the final of the European Championship in Varna, completing a historic summer for Croatian water polo.

Croatia's U20 water polo team showed no mercy against France in Varna. On Friday, a much bigger challenge awaits: a match against Serbia that leads into the medal rounds.

Croatia's U20 national team was defeated by Greece 16:14 in the decisive Group A match of the European Championship in Varna, dropping them to last place and forcing them to seek a path to the quarterfinals through the round of 16 against Turkey.

The Mayor of Dubrovnik particularly praised captain Luka Vezilić for his outstanding saves in the final against Spain and highlighted the bright future of Dubrovnik water polo following the new triumph of the young national team players.

Croatian juniors defeated Hungary 14:13 in a dramatic finish in the second round of the European Championship in Varna, putting them on the brink of direct qualification for the top eight.

Young Zadar water polo player Duje Srzić scored two crucial goals in the U16 World Championship final, including the equalizer at 7:7 that sparked Croatia's winning run against Spain.

Tomo Bošnjak and Ante Domazet, members of the Croatian U-16 water polo team, returned from Zagreb with gold medals around their necks. A spectacular welcome with applause, song, and a torchlight procession was held for them at Split's Zvončac.

Coach Bruno Sabioni revealed the story behind winning the U16 World Championship, highlighting the incredible sacrifices and character of his young players who overcame both a virus and Spain in the final.