It's good that so many airports are up on last year Ljubljana finally back to growth as well does make me happy Should be a good summer for Ljubljanahttps://www.exyuaviation.com/2025/02/ljubljana-set-for-strong-growth-as.html Strong capacity growth by many airlines serving Split Split I expect won't grow as fast as it did in the past years mostly due to capacity constrains and limited room for growth single airline and apron limit the potential high season capacity to maximum of 150 air operations per day if they expand the runway and add a taxiway Also expanding apron/platform further west would add to this capacity issue airport is expected to handle between 3.85 and 4.0 million this year.Dubrovnik Airport however 3.4-3.5 million passengers highly probable it could match Split airport and in 2027 it is expected to surpass Split Airport traffic Zagreb is on the way to 4.8-5.0 million passengers this year but it is very likelly it'll be a lot more this April I think it is only in Q2 because of April cuts Hopefully it’s just a seasonal adjustment A clear indication that secondary airports like Zadar face a tough time when Ryanair reduces focus Heavy reliance on one carrier is always risky 50.000 less seats oferred out of one million is peanuts and does not mean any bubble burst or tough time with FR it's very much possible these 5 percent less seats is just "fine tuning" which will increase LF and enable further growth in future instead predicting catastrophy without any ground for it I think for ZAD overall it will be a good summer ZAG should be number 1 n Q3 because of the new Croatia Airlines routes Belgrade will be number 1 in Q3 as Air Serbia will have 5 more scheduled routes as well as 2 more charter routes during whole Q3 Wizz Air will also have much more frequencies during Q3 It's crazy how much capacity Ryanair is adding in Zagreb with just one new route Remember that they added a couple of new routes last year which started mis summer They're boosting capacity on quite a few routes as well Imagine how big Bravo Hrvatska could it be if Croatia Airlines were real airline with decent network and double bigger fleet using Zagreb as real hub for its coast and entire SE Europe instead of irrelevant miserable feeder with 13 % of market share 😕 Actually I'm positively surprised by the growth in Nis considering the decline in numbers they are having So we will see if the capacity increase translates into pax increase I'm guessing they will start growing again from June finally the airport and city living up to its potential Ryanair is clearly making a huge difference in putting the airport back on the map Sarajevo finally living up to the potential it has (and size) it was ridiculous that airports like Podgorica Ljubljana and Skopje had (or still have) more passengers than Luckily things are settling in its place slowly :) Mostly because of incompetence of prior management from several years ago strange that the management that led to this growth were fired last year Good to finally see some positive numbers for Rijeka I wonder what Pozdrav from Rijeka has to say about that :D Speaking growth percentage comparing to last year Rijeka numbers are very very low and absolutely not satisfactory If you think Rijeka region should be satisfied having 15 TIMES less passengers than Split or DOUBLE or TRIPLE less passengers than NiĆĄ you can put not one but much more smileys at the end of your post Basically 2 out of top 3 airports seeing big growth due to Ryanair And the entire Ex-Yu is extremely price sensitive where is KVO capacity increase coming from Air Serbia has same frequencies as last year The operating days of the flights in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024 means there are several additional flights compared to the same three-month period last year Morava Airport is completely underutilized Why not try to attract more turboprop operators and make it a viable option for central Serbia because that way BEG will lose traffic and that is not acceptable ^ You are so smart I don't know where to begin The only reason Morava has any flights is because the government is subsidizing flights Have you thought maybe that there is little demand for Morava Airport Use your brain for once in your life before writing nonsense He is a graduate of the zama aviation academy Was expecting bigger growth from Mostar considering the Sky Alps flights But do remember they had flights on some routes last year too All are low frequency and with small aircraft Belgrade leading the way isn’t a surprise given Air Serbia’s and Wizz Air's expansion Considering BEG had the biggest decrease in seats in Q4 24 and Q1 25 The decline in those two quarters was because of Wizz And the increase now is thanks to Wizz too Belgrade Airport relies way too much on Air Serbia and Wizz But they are big operators at BEG and it is difficult to compete against them Ryanair would turn everything on its head at BEG But they are not brave enough to come to BEG I'm sure that FR out of all cities in Europe is scared of BEG JU and W6...This is some next level Balkan delulu Just deny other comment without any argument is somewhat pathetic I'm very happy to see Tivat back to growth Third in a row by "impressivness" Too bad we are not talking Intergalactic Spaceship bright and shiny A220 Imagine amount of impressivness for that one đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł Would be nice to get the monthly breakdown I guess most of this BEG growth is in May and June Glad to see SA finally catching up with others it should have been like this a long time ago it is the three biggest and most influential cities in Ex-Yu anyway and also on highway in at least two directions and was always bigger then Sarajevo in Yugoslavia (at least for decades).And also Ljubljana today is MUCH MORE influential than Sarajevo Sarajevo today is not in any aspect more important or even more influentian than Sarajevo.Name we in what?And i am from Serbia Sarajevo and Ljubljana metropolitan zones (not cities it is also a capital of a much smaller country than Bosnia Sarajevo's urban core and city center is much bigger than the one of Skopje Sarajevo has far more superior architecture is a much bigger and popular touristic center not to mention Sarajevos significance with the 1st world war that is the only advantage over Sarajevo that it has 23:42 Sarajevo have better infrastructure then Skopje and better public transport Dude in sarajevo there is still holes and shrapnell signs on almost every building did you see how many new buildings are in Skopje now and how fast the city is developing go visit Skopje see what boulevards haz ,buildings and compare what Sarajevo has from all that things Dont just write non sense comments and compare Nis with Skopje The only true you said is yes Bosnia had more population then Macedonia ,but Skopje is way modernizate then Sarajevo ;) Good to see that Tuzla and Banja Luka are recovering and adding more passengers but also a moment for SJJ management to question the master plan developed for the airport SJJ had 1.820.000 pax in 2024 and the new terminal is designed for 2.000.000 With the current growth SJJ will have 2.200.000 pax by the end of 2025 was already struggling during summer of 2024 I cannot imagine what will happen this summer with more passengers The point is that SJJ doubled its number of passengers in 2–3 years Now the question is: was it poor planning or strong growth to blame for this situation which isn't that huge in infrastructure terms there was covid but most airports managed to accelerate projects during the pandemic But even when construction was going on people were warning that the airport would quickly again be operating at full capacity plus there is Freebird charters which means those numbers above will ne even higher👏 How many Freebird charters are there per week and after that starts again in Octomber with one addition Vienna EX-YU Aviation News does not tolerate insults, excessive swearing, 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By submitting the above I agree to the privacy policy and terms of use of JTA.org Croatian Jews say little effort is made to tamp down valorization of the brutal UstaĆĄe collaborationist regime Croatia — Among the Jews who gathered in nine cities and towns in this former Yugoslav republic last week to commemorate Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day — was Darko Fischer one of about 140 remaining survivors of a wartime regime whose fascist leaders were considered even more brutal than the Nazis Here they had crematoria and massive killing but also physical and psychological torture Fischer survived because his father made arrangements in 1941 when the fascist UstaĆĄe regime began enacting antisemitic laws His father was murdered in 1944 after the Nazis invaded Hungary but the rest of the family survived and returned to Croatia after the war is a frequent speaker at Holocaust remembrance events in Zagreb Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II as well as the collapse of the UstaĆĄe regime the Nazi puppet government formally known as the Independent State of Croatia Its territory — which encompassed much of today’s Croatia as well as neighboring Bosnia and parts of modern-day Serbia — housed around 30 concentration camps including Jasenovac and two camps specifically for children the UstaĆĄe regime persecuted and murdered hundreds of thousands of Serbs as well as Croatians opposed to their rule The Catholic Church openly collaborated with the UstaĆĄe whose support came largely from young men with rural the Balkan nation’s government is an ally to Israel nationalist sympathizers of Croatia’s once-feared UstaĆĄe are finding increasing traction for their rhetoric Those who want to tamp down on  pro-Nazi expressions say they are not finding meaningful support among lawmakers “We proposed to have the same law as in Germany about Nazi symbolism secretary-general of the Jewish Community of Zagreb “We cannot propose a law if nobody else is supporting us.” A man wears a T-shirt with a “salute” symbol used by Croatia’s World War II-era UstaĆĄe regime in Zagreb (Photo by Denis Lovrovic/AFP vis Getty Images) In 2016, Croatia’s then-president posed with a UstaĆĄe flag during a trip to Canada despite having previously expressed regret about the regime during a state trip to Israel nationalist sympathizers continue to use the prohibited slogan “Za Dom Spremni” (Defend the Homeland) — the UstaĆĄe equivalent of the Nazi “Sieg Heil.” In a sign of how widespread Nazi sentiments may be has sold more than 500,000 tickets for an outdoor concert in July Tena Banjeglav, program coordinator at Documenta: Center for Dealing With the Past notes that Nazi signs have potent symbolism for some Croatians “Normal people who know what these symbols meant in the past think it should be forbidden,” she said ethnic Croats usually connect this salute with the 1990s war against Serbia Croatian tour guide and Holocaust scholar Tena Banjeglav explains the significance of the train memorial at Zagreb’s main railway station The current government, like other right-wing governments in Europe and beyond, has proven in recent years to be a staunch supporter of Israel. In 2020, Israel’s then-Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi called Croatia “one of our best friends in Europe” and urged his counterpart to move the country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem Croatia was one of just four members of the European Union to vote with Israel and the United States against a United Nations resolution calling for a ceasefire on Oct. 27, 2023, three weeks after Hamas attacked Israel and the day that Israeli troops entered Gaza for the first time. (The others were Austria, Czechia and Hungary, and the resolution passed 120-14.) the Croatian government said it “could not support a draft that does not mention or name Hamas which perpetrated a massacre of civilians that is considered the deadliest day for Jews since the Second World War.” one of the highest percentages of any country in Europe; 13,000 Jews were beaten or bludgeoned to death at Jasenovac alone which was so horrific that even senior Nazi officers warned camp commanders to use more humane methods of execution Ustasa militia execute prisoners near the Jasenovac concentration camp The Ustasa (Croatian Revolutionary Movement) or Ustase was a Croatian fascist organization (Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) some 39,000 Jews lived in territory controlled by the Independent State of Croatia including Holocaust survivors ranging in age from 80 to 102 vice president of the Jewish Community of Zagreb “We are the leftovers of the Jewish community,” said Cvetković estimating that 60% of Croatia’s Jews are elderly a non-Jew who helps document war crimes as part of an ongoing project frequently gives visitors tours of Jewish Zagreb Key attractions include the hilltop Mirogoj cemetery complex — which houses at least 1,500 Jewish tombstones — as well as Zagreb’s Ban Jelačić Square and a parking lot on PraĆĄka Street where the city’s original Ashkenazi synagogue was destroyed by the UstaĆĄe regime in 1942 UstaĆĄe commanders converted the Adriatic island of Pag into a concentration camp “but now the locals don’t want to admit it was there An Israeli film crew went there in 2015 to make a documentary and was physically attacked.” Jewish gravestones at the Mirogoj cemetery in Zagreb are interspersed with those of Catholics (Residents of Pag reportedly called police after spotting a group that included Israeli filmmakers and an American Jew whose mother was imprisoned on Pag. Police officers briefly confiscated the visitors’ passports, then escorted them off the island, according to contemporaneous news reports.) What the tours do not include are any Holocaust memorials devoted just to Jews murdered by the Croatian fascists “We as a Jewish community don’t have one single memorial only for Jews who were brutally murdered by the UstaĆĄe because after the communists came to power in 1945 they made memorials for the victims of fascism and Nazi terror,” Cvetković said Banjeglav said that even high-ranking government officials are guilty of Holocaust denial “They don’t want to accept responsibility,” she said, noting that in 2023, Croatia had the rotating presidency of the Berlin-based International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance “The main theme was combating Holocaust denial and distortion but everything they did was literally denial and distortion All the events were in English and nothing was translated so the Croatian public didn’t even know we had the presidency.” The 39-foot-high memorial for the victims of Holocaust and Croatia’s pro-Nazi World War II regime as seen during its unveiling in Zagreb on April 27 It was built without the blessing of the Jewish community.” The contemporary Jewish community is small Pinchas and Raizel Zaklos have been the Israeli-born Chabad emissaries there in a neighborhood that was heavily Jewish before World War II It’s about a 10-minute walk from the Zagreb Funicular one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions The four-story building boasts Croatia’s first new mikvah since the war and a small shop that sells kosher meat from Poland There’s also an Israeli-style cafĂ© and space for Jewish students who otherwise have nowhere just for them to work or socialize Raizel and Pinchas Zaklos have been Chabad emissaries in Zagreb Between 50 and 60 people show up for Friday night services Bet Chabad offers activities for Jewish teens it sponsors a public menorah-lighting on Britanski trg All its activities are funded by donations from abroad The community here sees Judaism through the lens of the Holocaust nobody wants to identify with those memories Croatia’s government announced that 52 abandoned Jewish cemeteries around the country would be protected as “memorial heritage” to preserve the memory of Jews who were persecuted during World War II Another 15 are already protected as independent cultural sites Acts of vandalism have spiked since the beginning of the war in Gaza graffiti recently appeared on the streets of Zagreb saying “Zidove na vrbe” — “Hang the Jews.” And last October the Jewish community broke all ties with the Anti-Fascist League — which had co-sponsored Holocaust commemorations in the past — after that group came out with a statement condemning Israel’s war in Gaza as a genocide Banjeglav sees this as one more challenge in forcing her fellow Croatians to come to terms with their wartime past nothing is too controversial,” she said of the work she and her colleagues at Documenta do to fight Holocaust revisionism and glorification of war criminals “If we continue denying and sweeping these issues under the carpet That’s why some people really don’t like us — but it’s part of our job.” JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent I accept the Privacy Policy Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries Here's how to spend a long weekend in Zagreb Zagreb, Croatia’s underrated capital Beyond its calm streets lies a buzzing nightlife Its medieval charm mixes with modern (and sometimes totally bizarre) flair And its food scene has nurtured a love for local tradition while continuing to evolve with a cosmopolitan edge I’ve been visiting Croatia for over 15 years – and while the coast gets all the love, Zagreb’s charm lies beneath the surface It comes off as a quiet place at first glance – yet it’s packed with hidden gems When to arrive: Arrive Friday morning to give yourself enough time to settle in before rolling into the action. Attractions are open all year long with each season bringing its own perks (summer is the city’s festival season; winter has some great Christmas markets) How to get from the airport: There are several straightforward options to get between Zagreb’s main airport and the city center Buses cost around €6 (US$6.30; tickets can be bought from the driver) while a taxi runs about €15–20 (US$15.75–21); Uber and Bolt are also available Car rentals are also very easy and cheap if you plan on traveling outside the city (€24/US$25.20 per day) Getting around town: For most visitors, a combination of walking, trams and buses is the best way to get around Where to stay: If you’re on a budget, try Swanky Dorms. Hotel JĂ€gerhorn is a stylish boutique in the Old Town, while Esplanade Zagreb Hotel offers a five-star experience What to pack: A good pair of sneakers for exploring the city’s cobbled streets (and a hike on Sunday) Morning: Check into the Esplanade for a bit of old-world glamor Originally built in 1925 to host passengers traveling on the Orient Express before being taken over by the Gestapo and Wermacht as their HQ during WWII it has since become an A-lister hangout and is a great place to have a coffee before starting your day How to spend the day: Zagreb can be roughly split into two areas: Upper Town (the oldest part of the city and its historic heart) and Lower Town (its cultural and commercial hub). Head to Upper Town first via a quick ride on the funicular railway to begin your day of sightseeing Don’t blink: the ride is over in under a minute which is why it holds the title of the world’s shortest funicular it’s a slice of Croatian history in motion being one of the oldest methods of transport in Zagreb This ode to heartbreak shares personal stories and even more personal possessions about love and breakups On your way down to Lower Town, weave your way through the medieval Stone Gate, popular for its shrine to the Virgin Mary and often lit up with candles. If you have time, finish up with a visit to the Grič Tunnel which was built in 1943 as a shelter for civilians during WWII got reactivated during the Croatian War of Independence and later hosted one of the country’s first underground raves in the 1990s it’s often used as an event space and displays a different light show every year during the city’s Advent festival (between November and January) Dinner: Zagreb’s food scene is thriving at the moment, with chefs like Mario Mandarić (formerly of the UK’s The Fat Duck) returning home to redefine traditional flavors at his Michelin-starred restaurant Noel. He also recently opened Bistro 96 which mixes French classics with traditional Croatian dishes like plum dumplings After dark: For something a little different, check out the Kino TuĆĄkanac, a hidden art-house cinema that shows late-night indie and classic movies. Finish with a cocktail at Stay Swanky, which serves local craft beer and coffee by day and turns into a cocktail bar by evening, or Dezmen Mini Bar with its menu of signature and classic cocktails Morning: For breakfast on the move, swing by Korica bakery, which has a selection of tasty pastries and baked goods (if you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the indulgent sugar-crusted cruffins). Then head to Zagreb’s central Dolac Market (open 7am to 1pm) for a slice of local life this market has hosted traders since 1926 and is where many residents and local restaurants get their daily produce Dinner: Book a table at Lanterna na Dolcu for an authentic Croatian dinner Set in a three-century-old basement with a vaulted brick ceiling this family-run restaurant buys its ingredients fresh every day from Dolac Market (which you’ll have visited in the morning) Start with a board of local Istrian ham and Pag cheese then take your pick from any one of the delicious mains (they’re all excellent) – like the seafood-and-tomato risotto so will be able to pair your food with excellent regional wines Morning: Grab a late breakfast at La Ć truk a small restaurant (open from 11am) dedicated to serving one thing: ĆĄtrukli This traditional dish is a type of dough that’s either baked or boiled usually filled with a ricotta-style cheese and topped with cream It’s an indulgent way to start off the day Dinner: For your final dinner, book a table at Pod Zidom Bistro. Recommended by Michelin for the last six years, it serves up tasty dishes like beef croquettes and rabbit ragu lasagna. Its owners also pride themselves on their wine selection – so don’t leave without trying a glass (or two). By Vinay Siwach Croatia (February 5) -- Spencer LEE (USA) did not compete internationally for eight years after winning his U20 world title in 2016 But in a year since he came back in February 2024 Lee has competed in six tournaments in less than a year Lee competed at the Henri Deglane Grand Prix in January and won gold Two weeks later he won the Zagreb Open gold medal at 57kg on Wednesday marking his debut at a Ranking Series event The Paris Olympic silver medalist led a strong performance of the wrestlers from United States as they won two gold medals as six weight classes concluded on day one of the Zagreb Open at Arena Zagreb A post shared by Olympic Wrestling (@unitedworldwrestling) Lee did not look as dominant as he did in Paris before the final but still managed to pull out a good defensive game and win the gold medal with rather ease. In the final, Lee defeated Islam BAZARGANOV (AZE), 6-2, after a similar win over Roman BRAVO YOUNG (MEX) in the semifinals. He opened the day with an 11-0 drubbing of Luka GVINJILIA (GEO). "It's good to get competition right now," Lee said. "[It] showed that I'm really not ready yet." Though Lee was not convinced about his readiness, his coach Dan DENNIS kept pushing Lee and reminded him of the progress he is making bout after bout. "I think it [progress] comes from being more successful early and then I was in on three shots, kicked out of all three of them," he said. "He's (Dan Dennis) just saying that you just kind of kept progressing. You even got taken down, good counter from him, got to keep wrestling, keep moving." In the final, Lee scored two takedowns, first one a double-leg and second a counter, as his scoring actions to beat Bazarganov, a bronze medalist at the European Championships last year. The win takes second-ranked Lee to 43000 ranking points, same as top ranked Rei HIGUCHI (JPN), the gold medalist from Paris Olympics. If Lee can finish top eight at any other Ranking Series or Pan-Am Championships, he will move to the top. However, Lee was not sure if he will be in action internationally before the World Championships. "I think that ranking tournaments are awesome because good guys come," he said. "The points are obviously a nice bonus to that just because you can get seeded in the bracket. I love competing. Obviously I need more of it. So maybe. This tournament was tough. So good for me." Zahid VALENCIA (USA) won the 86kg gold medal in Zagreb. (Photo: United World Wrestling / Kadir Caliskan) Zahid VALENCIA (USA) was the second gold medalist for the U.S. as he won gold medal at 86kg after beating Arsenii DZHIOEV (AZE), 8-0, in the final. Valencia was good with his counters and after building a 4-0 lead at the break, he scored two more takedown in the second period to win the gold medal. The two bronze medals at this weight class went to Nathan JACKSON (USA) and Trent HIDLAY (USA), making sure all three U.S. wrestlers finish on the podium at the weight class. Ahmad JAVAN (IRI) defeated Ibrahim KHARI (IRI) 10-0 in the 61kg final. (Photo: United World Wrestling / Kostadin Andonov) Iran also won two gold medals but the tournament left it with more questions than answers for the Asian Championships team. At 61kg, Ahmad JAVAN (IRI) defeated Ebrahim KHARI (IRI) 10-0 to confirm his spot for the Asian Championships. Khari, who won silver at the U20 World Championships last year, failed to give Javan a fight in the final. Prior to the final, Javan defeated Nashon GARRETT (USA) 7-2 in the quarterfinals and Giorgi GONIASHVILI (GEO) 9-3 in the semifinals. Abbas EBRAHIM (IRI) defeated Joseph MC KENNA (USA) 8-6 in the 65kg final. (Photo: United World Wrestling / Kadir Caliskan) Abbas EBRAHIM (IRI) undoubtedly gave Iran its biggest win of the day as he came back to beat Joseph MC KENNA (USA) 8-6 in the 65kg final. McKenna got the first two takedowns to lead 4-0 before Ebrahim answered with his own to lead 4-4 at the break. Ebrahim began the second period with another takedown to go ahead 6-4 but with less than a minute to go, McKenna hit ankle pick and transitioned into a leg-attack. He scored a takedown to lead 6-6 on criteria. In the dying seconds of the bout, Ebrahim  tried a front headpinch but McKenna defended it as he had Ebrahim's one leg locked. However, the Iranian managed to get his leg out of McKenna's hands, he tried to circle back and complete a takedown but McKenna held his knee pad which was penalized as one point, giving the win to Ebrahim 7-6. The United States challenged that call but it remained and McKenna was docked one more point for lost challenge, making the score 8-6. Both Iran and the U.S. had two silver medalists as well after Sina KHALILI (IRI) lost the final at 70kg and David CARR (USA) dropped the final at 74kg. Kanan HEYBATOV (AZE), a former U20 world champion, gave no chance to Sina KHALILI (IRI) in the final and shut him down for a 12-1 win victory. The weight class also had Paris Olympian and 2023 world champion Iszmail MUSZUKAJEV (HUN) who was stunned in the first bout of the day by Jarrett JACKQUES (USA) who scored a takedown in his 3-2 win Muszukajev. Carr ran into three-time world medalist Tajmuraz SALKAZANOV (SVK) in the final and finished with a silver medal at 74kg. Salkazanov scored a takedown on each side of the break to complete a 4-0 win. United World Wrestling 2025 - All rights reserved Croatia’s buzzing capital hosts one of Europe’s liveliest Christmas experiences Here’s how to make the most of it this festive season From its medieval and baroque Upper Town to the Lower Town filled with Habsburg and art nouveau architecture, the city of Zagreb, tucked into Croatia’s northwest corner, is appealing all year round. At Christmas, however, the handsome capital really sparkles. Advent Zagreb which takes place from late November to 7 January pedestrianised streets and even a tunnel with stalls pop-up bars and spectacular light installations Advent has grown into one of Zagreb’s biggest attractions Here’s how to make the most of the city and its festivities this Christmas Built in 1943 and used as a bomb shelter during the Second World War and Croatian War of Independence it’s now a pedestrian thoroughfare and event space the tunnel displays an extraordinary light show Whatever time of year you visit, don’t miss Zagreb’s daily morning market, Dolac Just a minute’s walk north of Ban Jelačić Square its indoor and outdoor stalls showcase superb local produce There are plenty more food markets to explore during Advent too — fill up on kobasice (grilled smoked sausages) sarma (cabbage rolls) or giant chunks of slow-cooked ham hock look out for the Dalmatian flatbread soparnik Follow the savoury with the sweet at Strossmayer Square’s Advent market Fuliranje (‘fooling around’) Try fritule (fried doughnut balls) dipped in chocolate sauce and finish with a shot of rakija — a brandy made with anything from plums feel the festive buzz among the bars and restaurants of Tkalčićeva Street which extends from the city centre to the Upper Town and along the up-and-coming Martićeva Street in the Lower Town Advent also spills into the pedestrianised Bogovićeva where food stalls squeeze between bar and restaurant terraces At the street’s western end is Peter Preradović Square known locally as Cvjetni Trg (Flower Square) a favourite place for Zagrebians seeking their daily caffeine fix Or hop on a tram — look out for the one covered in Christmas decorations and driven by Santa — and head east to Maksimir Park It also presents a live nativity scene over the Christmas season Back in the Lower Town, the magnificent neo-baroque Croatian National Theatre provides a rich cultural programme of opera It also gets into the Christmas spirit with festive musical offerings and twinkling lights Many more concerts and musical performances are held across the city during Advent Food and drink are front and centre during Advent but there are plenty of stalls where you can buy gifts too Browse the markets for Christmas decorations including the centuries-old Nama department store Look for Croatian designs among the shops along Pavla Radića or head west to Britanski Trg (British Square) for the Sunday bric-a-brac market Nine Team USA athletes will travel to Zagreb to compete at Golden Spin of Zagreb – the final Challenger Series event of the 2024-25 season What: Challenger Series Golden Spin of ZagrebWhen: Dec Results: https://www.croskate.hr/cscro2024/Livestream: https://ice-stars.tv/golden-spin LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS Website Created by Taoti Creative Italian football great Fabio Cannavaro was fired as coach of Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday with the team falling out of contention to win an eighth straight Croatian league title Cannavaro, who captained Italy to the 2006 World Cup title was only at the helm for 14 competitive matches after becoming coach in December on a contract to 2026 During his time there, Dinamo were eliminated from the Champions League on goal difference after the league stage -- the team finished 25th with the top 24 advancing to the round-of-16 or the playoffs Dinamo sacked Fabio Cannavaro on Wednesday after three months in charge. Xin Li/Getty ImagesDinamo are in third place in the Croatian league eight points behind leader Hajduk Split who are coached by Cannavaro's World Cup-winning teammate Gennaro Gattuso Defending champion Dinamo likely will enter the qualifying rounds of Europe's third-tier competition, the UEFA Conference League with a severe cut in revenue after earning about €40 million ($44 million) in UEFA prize money from the UEFA Champions League this season "We would like to thank coach Cannavaro from the bottom of our hearts for his tremendous effort commitment and friendliness," Dinamo said in a statement "and we wish him all the best on his future sporting and life journey." Cannavaro is the third coach fired by Dinamo this season, who started with Sergej Jakirović who was fired after a 9-2 loss at Bayern Munich to begin the Champions League program in September Cannavaro coached several clubs in China, plus the national team, and the Middle East before brief spells in charge of Italian clubs Benevento in Serie B and then top-flight Udinese last season. ZAGREB (Croatia), May 5 (SeeNews) - Croatian electrical concern Koncar [ZSE:KOEI] said on Monday that local software developer Neos has accepted a binding offer from its subsidiary Koncar - Digital Ltd., forming the basis for further negotiations on a share purchase agreement. If an agreement is reached, the transaction will involve a related party, Koncar said in a filing to the Zagreb bourse, without providing details. Neos ended 2024 with a revenue of 12.10 million euro ($13.7 million), up 192% on the year, and a net profit of 1.83 million euro, up 272% from a year earlier, according to data by financial agency Fina. The company, which has 10 employees, has two founders, Zlatko Krizan and Marko Cosic, according to data from the court registry. Koncar’s shares traded flat at 490 euro on Monday morning in Zagreb. Copyright © 2025 FactSet Research Systems Inc.© 2025 TradingView By the 1980s, the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia had benefitted from decades of economic growth that left it wealthier than any time before or since. Good trade relationships with the West created a consumer culture found in no other communist country at the time. The Republic of Croatia, being among the most industrialized parts of the federation and quite a few older people there still feel "Yugo-nostalgia" to this day The Zagreb 80s Museum is a house museum that showcases what a typical apartment in the city looked like at the time including many of the foreign and domestic goods families would have had access to Some may be surprised at the sheer variety of such items including Atari and Commodore 64 video game consoles this one actually allows visitors to touch the displays this museum provides a window into the lives of everyday With beautiful views and every detail perfectly considered one of the geniuses of modern architecture built himself the perfect home A rare instance of a historical Peshawari mansion restored and opened to the public This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building Some of the most enduring novels in English literature were written within the walls of this Georgian-era building and collector is packed to the brim with art A museum showcasing the work of a self-taught painter and sculptor spanning four decades of output in seclusion A 19th-century house filled with secret trap doors and hidden basements has been turned into a museum The 2025 Zagreb Open will feature some of the world's best wrestlers and will take place February 5-9 This tournament will be streamed live on FloWrestling and you can see the below article for a list of entries and the full schedule for this event All Rounds will take place at the same time every day of the competition: February 5: Men's Freestyle  - 57-61-65-70-74-86kg February 6: Men's Freestyle - 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Luka Gvinjila (Georgia), 2024 U20 World bronze medalist, 2023 European U23 bronze medalist 57 kg – Daniel DeShazer (Wichita, Kan./Minnesota RTC) Vs. winner of Kamil Kerymov (Ukraine) and Roman Bravo Young (Mexico) Kerymov – 2022 U23 World bronze, 5th 2024 European Championships Bravo Young – 2x NCAA champion, 2024 Olympian, 57 kg – Brandon Courtney (Avondale, Ariz./Atreus WC/NYAC) Vs. Ahora Farhad Khateri (Iran), 2023 U17 World champion, 2023 Asian U17 champion 61 kg – Nahshon Garrett (Bethlehem, Pa./Lehigh Valley WC/Titan Mercury WC) Vs. Joshua Kramer (Ecuador), 3rd 2024 Pan American Championships 61 kg – Michael McGee (Bolingbrook, Ill./Atreus WC/NYAC) Vs. Andri Dzhelep (Ukraine), 2023 U23 European champion, 2nd 2021 Senior Europeans, 2016 U17 World champion 65 kg – Joey McKenna (Towaco, N.J./Penn RTC/Titan Mercury WC) Winner of Ali Rahimzada (Azerbaijan) and Krzystof Bienkowski (Poland) Rahimzada – 3rd 2021 and 2024 European Championships, 2018 U23 World silver medalist Bienkowski – 2021 European silver medalist, 5th 2022 European Championships, 65 kg – Evan Henderson (Allentown, Pa./Lehigh Valley WC/Titan Mercury WC) Vs. Goga Otinashvili (Georgia), 2023 U17 World bronze medalist, 3rd 2024 U20 Europeans, 3rd 2023 U23 Europeans 70 kg – James Green (Lincoln, Neb./Nebraska Wrestling TC/Titan Mercury WC) 70 kg – Jarrett Jacques (Columbia, Mo./Tiger Style WC) Vs. Ismail Musukaev (Hungary), 2023 World champion, 5th in 2020 and 2024 Olympics, 2019 World bronze medalist 70 kg – Alec Pantaleo (Canton, Mich./Cliff Keen WC/Titan Mercury WC) 74 kg – David Carr (Ames, Iowa/Cyclone RTC/Titan Mercury WC) Vs. Szymon Wojtkowski (Poland), 5th 2023 U23 Europeans, 79 kg – Evan Wick (San Gabriel, Calif./Titan Mercury WC) 79 kg – Rocco Welsh (Fredericktown, Pa./Ohio RTC/Titan Mercury WC) 86 kg – Zahid Valencia (Stillwater, Okla./Cowboy RTC/Titan Mercury WC) Vs. Matthew Finesilver (Israel), 5th 2023 Europeans, 2x Israel World Team member 86 kg – Trent Hidlay (Raleigh, N.C./Wolfpack WC/Titan Mercury WC) Vs. Eugeniu Mihalcean (Moldova), 2024 U23 World bronze medalist, 2023 U20 Beach World champion 86 kg – Nate Jackson (Princeton, N.J./Princeton WC/New Jersey RTC) Vs. Krzysszof Sadowick (Poland), 5th 2015 U20 World Championships, 6th 2021 World Military Championships 92 kg – Michael Macchiavello (Northampton, Pa./Lehigh Valley WC/Titan Mercury WC) Vs. winner of Amirhoussein Fiouzpourbandpei (Iran) and Zaur Beradze (Georgia) Firouzpourbandpei – 2022 and 2024 U23 World champion, 2024 Asian champion, 2021 and 2022 U20 World champion, 2019 U17 World champion 97 kg – Kyle Snyder (State College, Pa./Nittany Lion WC/Titan Mercury WC) Vs. Richard Vegh (Hungary), 2023 European U23 bronze medalist, 2x U23 World team member 97 kg – Jay Aiello (Centreville, Va./Penn RTC/Titan Mercury WC) Vs. Merab Suleimanishvili (Georgia), 3rd 2024 U23 Europeans, 2022 U20 World bronze medalist 125 kg – Mason Parris (Lawrenceburg, Ind./Cliff Keen WC/Titan Mercury WC) 125 kg – Hayden Zillmer (Crosby, Minn./Minnesota RTC) Vs. Nika Berulava (Georgia), 5th 2018 U17 Europeans, 2023 Palusalu Memorial champion (Estonia) 125 kg – Trent Hillger (Minneapolis, Minn./Minnesota RTC) *all times listed local to Zagreb, Croatia, which is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time 10:30 a.m. – Qualification Rounds (MFS 57 kg, 61 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 74 kg, 86kg) 12:30 p.m. – Semifinal Rounds (MFS 57 kg, 61 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 74 kg, 86kg) 1:30 p.m. – Repechage (MFS 57 kg, 61 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 74 kg, 86kg) 6:00 p.m. – Finals (MFS 57 kg, 61 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 74 kg, 86kg) 10:30 a.m. – Qualification Rounds (MFS 79 kg, 92 kg, 97 kg, 125 kg, WFS 50 kg, 55 kg) 12:30 p.m. – Semifinal Rounds (MFS 79 kg, 92 kg, 97 kg, 125 kg, WFS 50 kg, 55 kg) 1:30 p.m. – Repechage (MFS 79 kg, 92 kg, 97 kg, 125 kg, WFS 50 kg, 55 kg) 6:00 p.m. – Finals (MFS 79 kg, 92 kg, 97 kg, 125 kg, WFS 50 kg, 55 kg) 10:30 a.m. – Qualification Rounds (WFS 59 kg, 62 kg, 65 kg, 68 kg, GR 63 kg, 67 kg) 12:30 p.m. – Semifinal Rounds (WFS 59 kg, 62 kg, 65 kg, 68 kg, GR 63 kg, 67 kg) 1:30 p.m. – Repechage (WFS 59 kg, 62 kg, 65 kg, 68 kg, GR 63 kg, 67 kg) 6:00 p.m. – Finals (WFS 59 kg, 62 kg, 65 kg, 68 kg, GR 63 kg, 67 kg) 10:30 a.m. – Qualification Rounds (WFS 53 kg, 57 kg, 72 kg, 76 kg, GR 77 kg, 87 kg) 12:30 p.m. – Semifinal Rounds (WFS 53 kg, 57 kg, 72 kg, 76 kg, GR 77 kg, 87 kg) 1:30 p.m. – Repechage (WFS 53 kg, 57 kg, 72 kg, 76 kg, GR 77 kg, 87 kg) 6:00 p.m. – Finals (WFS 53 kg, 57 kg, 72 kg, 76 kg, GR 77 kg, 87 kg) 10:00 a.m. – Qualification Rounds (GR 55 kg, 60 kg, 72 kg 82 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg) 12:30 p.m. – Semifinal Rounds (GR 55 kg, 60 kg, 72 kg 82 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg) 1:30 p.m. – Repechage (GR 55 kg, 60 kg, 72 kg 82 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg) 6:00 p.m. – Finals (GR 55 kg, 60 kg, 72 kg 82 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg) [data-focus]){outline-width:var(--focus-ring-width 2px);outline-offset:var(--focus-ring-offset solid);outline-color:var(--focus-ring-color);outline:none;}.css-puhhl:is(:focus-visible [data-focus-visible]){box-shadow:none;outline-width:3px;outline-style:solid;outline-color:var(--semantics-focus-light);outline-offset:3px;}.css-puhhl:visited{color:var(--components-rte-light-link-color);}.css-puhhl:visited.css-puhhl:visited:is(:active [data-state=open]){color:var(--components-rte-light-link-color-active);}@media (hover: hover){.css-puhhl:visited:is(:hover [data-disabled]){color:var(--components-rte-light-link-color-hover);}}.css-puhhl.css-puhhl:is(:active [data-state=open]){color:var(--components-rte-light-link-color-active);}@media (hover: hover){.css-puhhl:is(:hover Team USA has over 40 wrestlers set to compete at the 2025 Zagreb Open on February 5-9 This is the first Ranking Series tournament of the year and will feature several of the top wrestlers in the world We'll be tracking all of the results for Team USA in the article below as the tournament unfolds.  Quarters: WIN - 11-0 over Luka Gvinjilia, GEO Semis: WIN -  6-3 over Roman Bravo-Young, MEX Finals: WIN - 6-2 over Islam Bazarganov, AZE Quarters: LOSS - 6-2 to Roman Bravo-Young, MEX Quarters: LOSS - 7-7 to Ahora Khateri, IRI Qualif: WIN - 12-6 over Joshua Kramer, ECU Quarters: LOSS - 7-2 to Ahmad Javan, IRI Bronze: WIN - 16-11 over Giorgi Goniashvili, GEO Qualification: WIN - 8-6 over Andrii Dzhelep, UKR Quarters: LOSS - 14-11 to Giorgi Goniashvili, GEO Quarters: WIN - 7-4 over Ali Rahimzada, AZE Semis: WIN - 3-1 over Goga Otinashvili, GEO Finals: LOSS - 7-6 to Abbas Ebrahimzadeh, IRI Qualification: LOSS - 12-11 to Goga Otinashvili, GEO Quarters: WIN - 4-3 over Alec Pantaleo, USA Quarters: LOSS - 4-3 to James Green, USA Qualification: WIN - 3-2 over Ismail Musukaev, HUN Quarters: LOSS - 4-3 to Ebrahim Elahi, IRI Qualification: WIN - 11-0 over Szymon Wojtkowski, POL Quarters: WIN - 10-0 over Kamil Rybicki, POL Semis: WIN - 12-2 over Murad Kuramagomedov, HUN Finals: LOSS - 4-0 to Tajmuraz Salkazanov, SVK Quarterfinal: WIN - 6-2 over Evan Wick, USA Semifinal: LOSS - 4-2 to Zelimkhan Khadjiev, FRA Bronze: WIN - 9-3 over Otari Adeishvili, GEO Quarterfinal: LOSS - 6-2 to Rocco Welsh, USA Qualification: WIN - 10-0 over Matthew Finesilver, ISR Quarters: WIN - 5-2 over Abolfazl Firouzjaei, IRI Semis: WIN - 12-2 over Nate Jackson, USA Finals: WIN - 8-0 over Arsenii Dzhioev, AZE Quarters: WIN - 3-2 over Eugeniu Mihalcean, MDA Semis: LOSS - 5-0 to Arsenii Dzhioev, AZE Bronze: WIN -  10-4 over Tariel Gaphrindashvili, GEO Quarters: WIN - 9-0 over Krzysztof Sadowik, POL Semis: LOSS - 12-2 to Zahid Valencia, USA Bronze: WIN - 12-2 over Matthew Finesilver, ISR Quarterfinal: LOSS - 5-0 to Amir Firouzpour, IRI Repechage: WIN - 12-4 over Zaur Beradze, GEO Bronze: WIN - 9-1 over Adlan Viskhanov, FRA Quarterfinal: WIN - 11-0 over Richard Vegh, HUN Semifinal: WIN - 10-0 over Batyrbek Tsakulov, SVK Final: WIN - 12-1 over Abolfazl Babaloo, IRI Quarterfinal: WIN - Forfeit over Merab Suleimanishvili Semifinal: LOSS - 6-5 to Abolfazl Babaloo, IRI Bronze: WIN - Forfeit over Andro Margishvili Quarterfinal: WIN - 13-2 over Trent Hillger, USA Semifinal: WIN - 4-2 over Hayden Zillmer, USA Final: LOSS - 11-0 to Amirreza Masoumi, IRI Quarterfinal: WIN - 17-6 over Nika Berulava, GEO Semifinal: LOSS - 4-2 to Mason Parris, USA Bronze: WIN - 10-3 over Trent Hillger, USA Quarterfinal: LOSS - 13-2 to Mason Parris, USA Bronze: LOSS - 10-3 to Hayden Zillmer, USA Quarterfinal: LOSS - 4-4 to Tatiana Debien, FRA Bronze: WIN - 13-2 over Ekaterina Verbina, AIN Finals: WIN - 7-3 over Zhala Aliyeva, AZE Round 2: WIN - 5-2 over Erika Bognar, HUN Round 3: LOSS - Pinned by Alyona Kolesnik, AZE Semifinal: LOSS - 6-0 to Hiunai Hurbanova, AZE Bronze: WIN - Forfeit over Mariana Cherdivara Round 1: LOSS - Pinned by Hiunai Hurbanova, AZE Round 2: LOSS - 5-0 to Mariana Cherdivara, MDA Round 1: WIN - Pinned Nikolett Szabo, HUN Round 2: WIN - 9-8 over Amina Tandelova, AIN Round 3: WIN - Forfeit over Yasmine Soliman Round 4: WIN - 5-3 over Bilyana Dudova, BUL Round 2: WIN - Pinned (6-0) Kendra Dacher, FRA Round 3: WIN - Pinned (4-0) Adela Hanzlickova, CZE Round 4: WIN - 10-0 over Noemi Szabados, HUN Round 5: WIN - 12-0 over Karolina Pok, HUN Round 1: WIN - 10-0 over Noemi Osvath Nagy, HUN Round 3: WIN - 10-0 over Zahra Karimzada, AZE Round 4: WIN - 11-0 over Veronika Vilk, CRO Round 5: WIN - 2-0 over Paule LeCarpentier, FRA Round 1: WIN - Pinned (4-2) Kamile Gaucaite, LTU Round 2: WIN - Pinned (9-4) Valeriia Trifonova, AIN Round 3: WIN - 11-0 over Veronika Nyikos, HUN Round 2: WIN - Pinned (10-4) Peter Totok, HUN Round 3: LOSS - 6-1 to Artium Deleanu, MDA Semifinal: LOSS - 5-0 to Elmir Aliyev, AZE Bonze: WIN - 9-1 over Artium Deleanu, MDA Qualif: LOSS - 11-0 to Emin Sefershaev, AIN Quarters: LOSS - 9-0 to Alisher Ganiev, UZB Repechage: LOSS - 8-0 to Sadyk Lalaev, AIN Qualif: LOSS - 8-0 to Dinislam Bammatov, AIN Repechage: WIN - 9-0 over Vitalie Eriomenco, MDA Bronze: WIN - 5-3 over Ziya Babashov, AZE Qualif: LOSS - 7-5 to Erfan Jarkani, IRI Qualif: LOSS - 4-0 to Vitalie Eriomenco, MDA Qualif: LOSS - 3-1 to Daniial Agaev, AIN Qualif: LOSS - 11-0 to Mohammadreza Geraei, IRI Qualif: LOSS - 3-1 to Ilya Bitseyeu, AIN Qualif: LOSS - 13-2 to Ivan Huklek, CRO Quarters: LOSS - 3-1 to Sarkhan Mammadov, AZE   5:13 PM EST@layer recipes{.css-107anqq{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-body);color:var(--components-article-header-hero-author-text-color);font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-xs);line-height:1;width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;}html.teamusa-theme .css-107anqq{text-transform:uppercase;}@media screen and (min-width: 80rem){.css-107anqq{font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-md);line-height:md;}}}by Savannah Asmann Kennedy Blades (center) and Dalton Roberts (right) are set to compete at the 2025 Zagreb Open in Zagreb skilled group in all three Olympic disciplines will travel to Zagreb to represent the United States at the Zagreb Open the first United World Wrestling Senior Ranking Tournament of the new year The tournament will be held at the Arena Zagreb The order of competition begins with men’s freestyle followed by women’s freestyle and ending with Greco-Roman competition and the Zagreb Open will be broadcast live in the United States on FloWrestling team includes a number of past World and Olympic medalists along with a group of other Olympic and World Team members Olympic and three-time World champion Kyle Snyder is set to compete at 97 kg Olympic silver medalist Spencer Lee and Olympic bronze medalist Aaron Brooks are also slated to compete in Zagreb with Lee at 57 kg and Brooks jumping to 92 kg Senior World silver medalist and 2024 Senior World Team member James Green joins the group at 70 kg as well as 2023 Senior World bronze medalist Zahid Valencia Olympic silver medalist and three-time age-group World medalist Kennedy Blades will wrestle at 68 kg Senior World champion Jacarra Winchester enters at 55 kg and 2024 Senior World Team member Areana Villaescusa joins Winchester at the same weight The Greco-Roman delegation features Olympian Ellis Coleman at 63 kg Olympians Ildar Hafizov and Alejandro Sancho are also competing in the event Hafizov will compete at 63 kg and Sancho will compete at 67 kg Olympic Team Trials champion Dalton Roberts is entered at 60 kg 2024 Senior World Team members Brady Koontz and Benjamin Peak are set for action in Zagreb World Team members in the group include Jesse Porter at 82 kg and Spencer Woods at 87 kg The 42-athlete U.S. delegation will be among the largest teams in the tournament, which will feature star wrestlers from all around the world. View the UWW preliminary entry list for the 2025 Zagreb Open here. Ranking Series events are part of the process which determine seeds at the Olympic Games and World Championships, as well as year-end awards given by United World Wrestling. 92 kg – Aaron Brooks (Hagerstown, Md./Nittany Lion WC/Titan Mercury WC) 55 kg – Areana Villaescusa (Fountain, Colo./Army WCAP 55 kg – Jacarra Winchester (Colorado Springs, Colo./Titan Mercury WC) 59 kg – Sofia Macaluso (Otisville, N.Y./West Point WC) 59 kg – Michaela Beck (New York, N.Y./Titan Mercury WC) 62 kg – Adaugo Nwachukwu (Fountain, Colo./Army WCAP) 68 kg – Kennedy Blades (Chicago, Ill./Izzy Style Wrestling/Titan Mercury WC) 72 kg – Skylar Grote (Newton, N.J./Titan Mercury WC) 76 kg – Yelena Makoyed (Orangevale, Calif./Titan Mercury WC) 55 kg – Brady Koontz (Dubuque, Iowa/Titan Mercury WC) 60 kg – Dalton Roberts (Fountain, Colo./Army WCAP) 60 kg – Max Black (Castle Rock, Colo./NYAC/NMU National Training Center) 63 kg – IIdar Hafizov (Colorado Springs, Colo./Army WCAP) 63 kg – Ellis Coleman (Fountain, Colo./Army WCAP) 67 kg – Alejandro Sancho (Colorado Springs, Colo./Army WCAP) 72 kg – Benjamin Peak (Elkhorn, Wis./Combat WC School of Wrestling) 82 kg – Jesse Porter (Ballston Lake, N.Y./NYAC) 87 kg – Spencer Woods (Colorado Springs, Colo./Army WCAP) Coach – Bill Zadick (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Coach – Joe Russell (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Coach – Jake Varner (Port Matilda, Pa./Nittany Lion WC) Coach – Zo El Ouarraque (Stillwater, Okla./Cowboy RTC) Coach – Alex Dieringer (Ann Arbor, Mich./Cliff Keen WC) Coach – Troy Steiner (Maple Grove, Minn./Minnesota RTC) Coach – Jamill Kelly (Durham, N.C./Wolfpack RTC) Coach – John Azevedo (Templeton, Calif./Titan Mercury WC)   Coach – Brandon Slay (Media, Pa./Penn RTC/Titan Mercury WC)   Coach – Kerry McCoy (Coopersburg, Pa./Lehigh Valley WC/Titan Mercury WC) Coach – Dan Dennis (Kalona, Iowa/Hawkeye WC/Titan Mercury WC) Coach – Nate Carr Sr. (Ames, Iowa/Cyclone RTC) Coach – Kollin Moore (Burbank, Ohia/Ohio RTC) Coach – Terry Steiner (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Coach – Bruce Robinson (Fort Carson, Colo.) Coach – Spenser Mango (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Psych – Mike Clark (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Official – Joshua Grube (Daytona Beach, Fla.) Team Leader – Cody Bickley (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Men’s freestyle Chaplain – Jose Campo (Poway, Calif.) By United World Wrestling Press Croatia (February 6) -- Zagreb Open day two with four Freestyle weight classes and Women's Wrestling in two weight classes Day one saw six Freestyle classes with the United States and Iran winning two gold medals each Azerbaijan and Slovakia won the remaining two LIVE MATCH ORDER | WATCH LIVE | 2025 SEASON PREVIEW 13:25: In the women's wrestling semifinal at 55kg veteran Sam STEWART (CAN) leg laces Elnura MAMMADOVA (AZE) and wins 12-1 She will face world bronze medalist Tatiana DEBIEN (FRA) who got the better of Ekaterina VERVINA (AIN) 5-4 13:15: Mason PARRIS (USA) holds off Hayden ZILLMER (USA) 4-2 in the 125kg semifinal But his big test will come in the final against Amirreza MASOUMI (IRI) who beats Kamil KOSCIOLEK (POL) 8-0 13:05: Kyle SNYDER (USA) back in the Zagreb Open final at 97kg He blanks Batyrbek TSAKULOV (SVK) 10-0 and he like take on Abolfazl BABALOO (IRI) who just about managed to beat Jonathan AIELLO (USA) 6-5 in the other semifinal Aiello was down 6-3 but added two stepouts and almost got the third but the time ran out 12:55: Osman NURMAGOMEDOV (AZE) may have confirmed his European Championships spot at 92kg as he beats Abubakar ABAKAROV (AZE) in the semifinal Abakarov built a 3-2 but struggled with his shoulder which needed constantly medical attention He changed the score to 5-4 with a minute remaining but Nurmagomedov scored a takedown to lead 6-5 Abakarov got hold off Nurmagomedov's leg for a good 10 seconds but failed to get a takedown Nurmagomedov will wrestle Amirhossein FIROUZPOUR (IRI) in the final 12:40: Mahdi YOUSEFI (IRI) breaks Vladimeri GAMKRELIDZE (GEO) with his pace and wins the 79kg semifinal 4-1 Gamkrelidze got a point for Yousefi's passivity in the first period but the Iranian up the pace in the second period scoring two stepouts and a takedown on the edge to win 4-1 He will face Zelimkhan KHADJIEV (FRA) who defeated Rocco WELSH (USA) 4-2 Paris Olympian at 86kg Vladimeri GAMKRELIDZE (GEO) is up against U20 world champion Mahdi YOUSEFI (IRI) at 79kg and Zelimkhan KHADJIEV (FRA) has Rocco WELSH (USA) Abubakar ABAKAROV (AZE) has to come back multiple times as Iuza TSERTSVADZE (GEO) threatened to upset him Tsertsvadze scored a takedown and two turns using a gut wrench to lead 6-0 before Abakarov began the second period with a stepout Tsertsvadze was on the verge of extending his lead but Abakarov scored a four-pointer using a cut back to make it 9-7 Tsertsvadze led 11-9 but Abakarov hit a single leg attack with 10 seconds left and score the two points needed to win 11:41: Amirreza MASOUMI (IRI) wrestle with so much authority on the mat No missed shots or efforts which can get countered like he did in a 5-0 win against Murazi MCHEDLIDZE (UKR) and enter the semifinal at 125kg 11:35: Amirhossein FIROUZPOUR (IRI) with another controlled win He gets the better of Michael MACCHIAVELLO (USA) 5-0 coached by his uncle and Olympic champion Sharif SHARIPOV (AZE) puts on a great show of defense and counters to beat Uri KALASHNIKOV (ISR) 5-0 at 92kg 11:22: Paris Olympian Mason PARRIS (USA) faced compatriot Trent HILLGER (USA) in the opening round at 125kg and after a few stutters 11:20: Kyle SNYDER (USA) who won a silver medal here in Zagreb last year begins with a 11-0 win over Richard VEGH (HUN) and moves into the semifinal at 97kg 11:15: World bronze medalist Akhsarbek GULAEV (SVK) looked rusty to begin with and he got U20 world champion Mahdi YOUSEFI (IRI) in the first bout Yousefi pounced on him and won 10-0 inside four minutes at 79kg 10:55: Abubakr ABAKAROV (AZE) holds off former U20 world champion Mohammadmobin AZIMI (IRI) Abakarov led 6-1 before giving up a takedown and turn for four points 10:40: Asian champion Amirhossein FIROZPOUR (IRI) kicks off proceedings in dominant fashion He scores a 11-0 technical superiority win over Zaur BERADZE (GEO) inside the first period 10:30: Welcome to day two of the Zagreb Open and we have the remaining four Freestyle weight classes in action along with two in Women's Wrestling Olympic silver medalist Spencer Lee competed at the 2025 Zagreb Open on February 5 Lee took home a gold medal with three wins with his most notable victory coming against Roman Bravo-Young Check out the article below to see Spencer Lee's bracket and videos of all of his matches at the Zagreb Open Already a subscriber? Log In This year’s Community Service Day was another heartwarming reminder of how much can be achieved when students lead with purpose, kindness, and a desire to give back. With over 20 years of tradition, Community Service Day at RIT Croatia continues to be a meaningful experience for students in both Dubrovnik and Zagreb In Zagreb, the Student Government recently organized a special day with children from the Caritas community combining outdoor fun with creative indoor activities “We wanted to give back and make a positive impact beyond our college”  Small acts of kindness make a big difference The Student Government team met in advance to plan and prepare the event coordinating everything from logistics and transportation to creating an engaging experience for the kids it was filled with fun and games at Bundek “Seeing students and the kids together smile and laugh “It was heartwarming and really meaningful The initiative reminded everyone involved that meaningful change doesn’t require a grand gesture “Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference” Events like these do more than bring joy to others — they bring students together around a shared purpose and remind us how powerful a community can be” the feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive and they can't wait to do it again next year” Student Government wants to continue with similar initiatives further strengthening its ties with the local community And for anyone thinking of getting involved and you'll find a way to help that feels right for you” 6th Honors Program Colloquium: Showcasing academic excellence and innovation Finding community through culture: Inside RIT Croatia’s International Club Promoting Academic Integrity in the age of AI Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Ryan Crouser and Tom Walsh – the only two athletes to have ever won at the Ivan Ivancic Memorial – will renew their rivalry when they return to Zagreb in May part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series will again take place over three days in 2025 and will incorporate the Ivan Ivancic Memorial shot put contest at Zagreb's fountains on 22 May The same venue will host a women's high jump competition on 23 May before the main Boris Hanzekovic Memorial is held at Sports park Mladost on 24 May The shot put will star USA’s world record-holder Crouser and his fellow multiple global gold medallist Walsh of New Zealand Two-time Olympic and world champion Crouser has won six times at the Ivan Ivancic Memorial while three-time world indoor champion and two-time Olympic medallist Walsh has won five times They will go head-to-head again next month in Zagreb where Crouser will return as the meeting record-holder after his 22.93m throw during last year’s event “I am excited to be coming back to Zagreb for 2025,” said Crouser whose meeting record was one of 12 throws beyond 22 metres achieved during last year’s contest “The shot put competition in front of the fountains is one of my favourites anywhere in the world cheer loud and watch some far throws.” Other athletes announced for the meeting include multiple global discus gold medallist Sandra Elkasevic world U20 high jump champion Angelina Topic and world U20 heptathlon champion Jana Koscak “I do not know how far I will throw the javelin but I do know that I will give everything I have got to throw it far,” said Kolak My main goal is to stay healthy and injury-free to compete well at the World Championships in Tokyo.” Croatia (February 5) -- The first Ranking Series of 2025 is here The Zagreb Open will see wrestling over four days with Freestyle starting things in 57kg WATCH LIVE | LIVE MATCH ORDER | 2025 SEASON PREVIEW 13:35: The final semifinals of the session at 86kg Zahid VALENCIA (USA) gets the better of Nathan JACKSON (USA) 12-2 and advance to the final He will face Arsenii DZHIOEV (AZE) who blanked Trent HIDLAY (USA) 5-0 13:25: David CARR (USA) rolls to a 12-2 win over Murad KURAMAGOMEDOV (HUN) 12-2 and will face Tajmuraz SALKAZANOV (SVK) who got the better of Giorgi ELBAKIDZE (GEO) 13:15: Sina KHALILI (IRI) into the Zagreb Open final at 70kg as James GREEN (USA) pulls out of the semifinals citing an injury He will face Kanan HEYBATOV (AZE) who defeated Ebrahim ELAHI (IRI) 10-5 13:05: Abbas EBRAHIM (IRI) gets his gut wrench going against Erik ARUSHANIAN (UKR) to win 14-4 at 65kg He will face Joseph MC KENNA (USA) who defeated Goga OTINASHVILI (GEO) 13:00: We just published a tribute to Mariya STADNIK (AZE) who retired on Monday after 22 years! Legend. Read it here 12:50: The 61kg final is set and it's all-Iranian Ahmad JAVAN (IRI) and Ibrahim KHARI (IRI) won their respective semifinals to advance Reza MOMENI (IRI) also has a chance to win a bronze medal as he lost the semifinals to Khari 12:40: Spencer LEE (USA) with a 6-4 win over Roman BRAVO YOUNG (MEX) He led 6-0 before allowing Young to score a stepout and a takedown but that was all He will wrestle Bazarganov in the 57kg final 12:35: Islam BAZARGANOV (AZE) gives a reality check of senior level wrestling to Ahora KHATERI (IRI) The Azerbaijan wrestlers rolls to a 10-0 technical superiority win over the Iranian to move to the 57kg final We have 57kg wrestlers coming on the mat now 12:22: European champion and world medalist Tajmuraz SALKAZANOV (SVK) hangs on a for a 5-0 win over Aghanazar NOVRUZOV (AZE) who recently defeated Paris medalist Chermen VALIEV (ALB) in the Bundesliga beats U20 world champion Ali REZAEI (IRI) 6-1 at 74kg 12:00: Zahid VALENCIA (USA) gave up a couple of step outs against Abolfazl RAHMANI (IRI) but got the job done with a 5-2 win at 86kg to move into the semifinals Joseph MC KENNA (USA) used a good four-pointer throw and completed a 7-4 win over Ali RAHIMZADA (AZE) Ali KHORRAMDEL (IRI) was leading Goga OTINASHVILI (GEO) 7-0 in the first period but struggled with the pace in the second as Otinashvili came back and made the score 13-9 As Khorramdel tried a desperate four-pointer who is back after a year and a half of retirement wins a close one over compatriot Alec PANTELO (USA) 4-3 at 70kg He marked his international return at the 2024 World Championships at 70kg and finished 11th 11:25: Paris silver medalist Spencer LEE (USA) comes out and gets a 10-0 win over Luka GVINJILIA (GEO) in two minutes 11:10: Former U17 world champion and Iran's big bet at 57kg Ahora KHATERI (IRI) comes out off a hole He was trailing 7-2 against Brandon COURTNEY (USA) with less than 30 seconds remaining but mounts a comeback and wins 7-7 11:05: Two-time Olympian and world champion Iszmail MUSZUKAJEV (HUN) with a little awkward start to the season Up against Jarrett JACQUES (USA) in the opening round at 70kg He lacked his speed and the conditioning is missing as well 10:55: Kamil KERYMOV (UKR) gave a tough fight to Paris Olympian Roman BRAVO YOUNG (MEX) at 57kg but RBY He is on a potential clash with Spencer LEE (USA) in the semifinals 10:45: Azamat TUSKAEV (SRB) gets his typical defensive style out and hangs on for a controlled 4-0 win over Roberti DINGASHVILI (GEO) at 57kg 10:30: Welcome to day one of the Zagreb Open This is the first of the four Ranking Series events which will award points to the wrestlers and help in the seeding for the World Championships in September which incidentally will be held in the same Arena Zagreb 3:02 PM EST@layer recipes{.css-107anqq{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-body);color:var(--components-article-header-hero-author-text-color);font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-xs);line-height:1;width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;}html.teamusa-theme .css-107anqq{text-transform:uppercase;}@media screen and (min-width: 80rem){.css-107anqq{font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-md);line-height:md;}}}by Gary Abbott Croatia – The United States closed out the men’s freestyle competition on Thursday at the Zagreb Open Ranking Event with six more medals led by a gold medal from Olympic and three-time World champion Kyle Snyder at 97 kg Team USA finished with 13 men’s freestyle medals and won the team title in men’s freestyle at the Zagreb Open with 190 points ahead of Iran with 182 points and Azerbaijan with 125 points securing a 12-1 technical fall over 2023 U20 World Champion Abolfazl Babaloo of Iran 2023 World bronze medalist and 2024 Olympian Mason Parris claimed a silver medal at 125 kg He was defeated in the finals by six-time age-group World champion Amirreza Masoumi Valadi of Iran Masoumi was able to take down and turn Parris on the way to the title Claiming bronze medals in men’s freestyle for Team USA were Rocco Welsh (79 kg) Jay Aiello (97 kg) and Hayden Zillmer (125 kg) Welsh won a bronze medal in a chippy 9-3 victory over 2022 U20 World bronze medalist Otari Adeishvili of Georgia Welsh led 2-0 at the break with two step outs a Welsh double leg exchange was challenged by Georgia Adeishvili was penalized a point after unsportsmanlike action Macchiavello poured it on in the second period on the way to a 9-1 win in the bronze-medal round over Adlan Viskhanov of France Macchiavello added three takedowns and a shot clock point in the dominant second period Aiello won by injury default over 2022 U20 World silver medalist Andro Margishvili of Georgia for his bronze medal His only loss was 6-5 to eventual silver medalist Abolfazl Babaloo of Iran Zillmer defeated Hillger in a battle of U.S heavyweights who are with the Minnesota RTC then added two takedowns and a step out in the second period to seal the win men’s freestyle champions by Spencer Lee (57 kg) and Zahid Valencia (86 kg) The competition on Thursday also featured two women’s freestyle weight classes women will be posted in a separate article The tournament is streaming on FloWrestling, and the remaining schedule is below. Results and brackets are available on UWW Arena. Gold – Zelimkhan Khadjiev (France) dec. Mahdi Yousefihajivar (Iran), 5-3 Bronze – Vladimeri Gamkrelidze (Georgia) dec. Akhsarbek Gulaev (Slovakia), 7-0 Bronze - Rocco Welsh (USA) dec. Otari Adeishvili (Georgia), 9-3 Gold – Amirhossein Firouzpourbandpei (Iran) Gold – Amirhossein Firouzpourbandpei (Iran) dec. Osman Nurmagomedov (Azerbaijan), 11-4 Bronze –Abubakr Abakarov (Azerbaijan) dec. Boris Makoev (Slovakia), 9-2 Bronze - Michael Macchiavello (USA) dec. Adlan Viskhanov (France), 9-1 Gold – Kyle Snyder (USA) tech fall Abolfazl Babaloo (Iran), 12-1 Bronze – Batbyrbek Tsakulov (Slovakia) tech fall Richard Vegh (Hungary), 10-0 Bronze - Jay Aiello (USA) inj. dft. Andro Margishvili (Georgia), 0:03 Gold –Amirreza Masoumi Valadi (Iran) tech fall Mason Parris (USA), 11-0 Bronze – Hayden Zillmer (USA) dec. Trent Hillger (USA), 10-3 Bronze – Murazi Mchedlidze (Ukraine) dec. Kamil Kosciolek (Poland), 6-1 79 kg – Evan Wick (San Gabriel, Calif./Titan Mercury WC), 9th place 79 kg – Rocco Welsh (Fredericktown, Pa./Ohio RTC/Titan Mercury WC), bronze medal 92 kg – Michael Macchiavello (Northampton, Pa./Lehigh Valley WC/Titan Mercury WC), bronze medal LOSS Amirhoussein Fiouzpourbandpei (Iran), 5-0 97 kg – Kyle Snyder (State College, Pa./Nittany Lion WC/Titan Mercury WC), gold medal WIN Richard Vegh (Hungary), tech fall 11-0 WIN Batyrbek Tsakulov (Slovakia), tech fall 10-0 WIN Abolfazl Babaloo (Iran), tech fall 12-1 97 kg – Jay Aiello (Centreville, Va./Penn RTC/Titan Mercury WC), bronze medal WIN Merab Suleimanishvili (Georgia), forfeit WIN Andro Margishvili (Georgia), inj. dft. 0:03 125 kg – Mason Parris (Lawrenceburg, Ind./Cliff Keen WC/Titan Mercury WC), silver medal LOSS Amirreza Masoumi Valadi (Iran), tech fall 11-0 125 kg – Hayden Zillmer (Crosby, Minn./Minnesota RTC), bronze medal 125 kg – Trent Hillger (Minneapolis, Minn./Minnesota RTC), 5th place 2:56 PM EST@layer recipes{.css-107anqq{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-body);color:var(--components-article-header-hero-author-text-color);font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-xs);line-height:1;width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;}html.teamusa-theme .css-107anqq{text-transform:uppercase;}@media screen and (min-width: 80rem){.css-107anqq{font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-md);line-height:md;}}}by Gary Abbott Croatia – 2012 Olympian Ellis Coleman came from behind in his medal-round match to secure a bronze medal at 63 kg on the first day of Greco-Roman at the Zagreb Open Ranking Event on Friday Coleman hit a huge four-point headlock in the closing seconds to defeat 2024 European U23 champion and 2019 U17 World silver medalist Ziya Babashov of Azerbaijan The match was tied at 1-1 when Babashov lifted and threw Coleman for one point and a 2-1 lead Coleman’s four-point head-and-arm in the waning seconds Coleman lost his opening match on Friday morning 8-0 to eventual champion Dinislam Bammatov where he defeated Vitalie Eriomenco of Moldova in a 9-0 technical fall did not qualify to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games at that weight class He won two U20 World bronze medals early in his career Olympian Ildar Hafizov and U20 World silver medalist Otto Black fell in their opening matches at 63 kg and were not pulled into repechage Olympian Alejandro Sancho fell in his 67 kg opening bout The United States is in seventh place with 15 points after the first two Greco-Roman weight classes were completed Two more Greco-Roman weight classes will be contested on Saturday (77 kg Sunday will feature only Greco-Roman wrestling The tournament is streaming on FloWrestling, and the remaining schedule is below. Results and brackets are available on UWW Arena Gold - Dinislam Bammatov (AIN) pin Mohammad Keshtkar (Iran), 2:22 Bronze - Ellis Coleman (USA) dec. Ziya Babashov (Azerbaijan), 5-3 Bronze – Antjan Khalmakhanov (Uzbekistan) dec. Islomjon Bakhramov (Uzbekistan), 5-4 Gold – Haavard Joergensen (Norway) tech fall Valentin Petic (Moldova), 9-1 Bronze – Dominic Etlinger (Croatia) tech fall Mohammadreza Gholami (Iran), 10-1 Bronze – Razvan Arnaut (Romania) dec. Ahmadreza Mohsen Nezhad (Iran), 5-1 63 kg – Otto Black (Parker, Colo./NYAC), 13th place 63 kg – IIdar Hafizov (Colorado Springs, Colo./Army WCAP), 11th place 63 kg – Ellis Coleman (Fountain, Colo./Army WCAP), bronze medal LOSS Dinislam Bammatov (Individual Neutral Athlete-RUS), 8-0 67 kg – Alejandro Sancho (Colorado Springs, Colo./Army WCAP), 12th place LOSS Daniial Agaev (Individual Neutral Athlete-RUS), 3-1 Greco-Roman team standings, after two weight classes (of 18 nations, plus AIN athletes who do not score) Croatia (February 8) -- Kennedy BLADES (USA) may have changed her weight class but there was no change in her style down from 76kg in which she won the Paris Olympics silver medal Blades won the gold medal at Zagreb Open Ranking Series on Friday READ MORE: Blades shines, Jafarov injured In a round-robin bracket which had four bouts for each wrestler Blades was a notch above the rest as she secured two falls and two victory via superiority with none of the four bouts going to the second period A post shared by Olympic Wrestling (@unitedworldwrestling) Blades had moved from 76kg to 68kg for this tournament and is expected to remain at this weight class for the Los Angeles Olympic cycle "I feel really good," Blades said about the weight cut "I ate the night so I'm just happy that I have a lot of energy still Kennedy BLADES (USA) completes a suplex over Karolina POK (HUN) (Photo: United World Wrestling / Kadir Caliskan) Blades began the day with a fall over Kendra DACHER (FRA) and another over world bronze medalist Adela HANZLICKOVA (CZE) before NoĂ©mi SZABADOS (HUN) became the victim of her pace Blades' moment of the day came in the Round 5 in the evening session when she launched a near-perfect suplex against Karolina POK (HUN) She was awarded five points for the suplex "I feel like a lot of people overlook wrestling," she said "So I just want to make it as exciting as possible and if I can do a big move or make it like A post shared by Olympic Wrestling (@unitedworldwrestling) The move over Pok reminded wrestling fans of the beautiful suplex Blades performed over Catalina AXENTE (ROU) at the Paris Olympics in the first bout itself and five months later she has captured her first Ranking Series gold medal using the same move "I've just been with my college team at University of Iowa," she said I only took about two weeks off because I was like I have college season I've just been competing and training hard and I just feel very prepared for what's to come." Amit ELOR (USA) is the Olympic champion but with a new Olympic cycle it is expected that she will be at 72kg before moving around to decide which weight class is beneficial for her Blades hinted she will remain at 68kg for the World Championships I'm still deciding what I want to do," Blades said "But I just feel really good at this whole tournament I weighed like 68.9kg and I was like hydrated won another gold medal at 62kg as Adaugo NWACHUKWU (USA) won three bouts in the round-robin bracket Nwachukwu was in trouble of finishing second as former world champion Bilyana DUDOVA (BUL) was winning 2-0 with less than 20 seconds left Nwachukwu got a takedown and a turn to win the bout and confirm her gold medal Hiunai HURBANOVA (AZE) defeated Alyona KOLESNIK (AZE) Greco-Roman also began on Friday and Iran had a forgetful day in office Treating the Zagreb Open as a trial for the Asian Championships Iran had brought multiple wrestlers in various categories But it failed to win gold medal in the two Greco-Roman weight classes in action on Friday and drew a blank at 67kg U20 world champion Ahmadreza MOHSEN NEZHAD (IRI) dropped his semifinal against Valentin PETIC (MDA) 6-1 and then lost his bronze medal bout Haavard JOERGENSEN (NOR) stopped Mohammadreza GHOLAMI (IRI) Joergensen capped off his day with a stunning 9-1 win over Petic in the 67kg to win the gold medal U23 world silver medalist Dinislam BAMMATOV (AIN) dominated the field and defeated Mohammad KESHTKAR (IRI) via fall in the final to win the gold medal your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt A 7-year-old girl was killed and a teacher and five other students were injured in a knife attack at a school in the Croatian capital Zagreb on Friday The attack happened at 9:50 am at the Prečko Elementary School in the neighbourhood of the same name Health Minister Irena Hristić said the attacker The assailant already had a record due to mental health issues He was scheduled to receive treatment at the Sveti Ivan psychiatric clinic in Zagreb on Friday morning first physically assaulted a boy in the school corridor and then entered a random classroom where he committed the knife attack The injured children have been evacuated to multiple hospitals in Zagreb The teacher and one of the injured students remain in intensive care The attacker attempted to commit suicide at a nearby emergency room Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said at the start of the government session that he is "appalled" by the attack and that authorities are still working to determine exactly what happened An investigation into the clinic where the assailant was treated was launched by Friday afternoon a teenager in neighbouring Serbia opened fire at a school in the capital Belgrade killing nine fellow students and a school guard This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 10:10 AM EST@layer recipes{.css-107anqq{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-body);color:var(--components-article-header-hero-author-text-color);font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-xs);line-height:1;width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;}html.teamusa-theme .css-107anqq{text-transform:uppercase;}@media screen and (min-width: 80rem){.css-107anqq{font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-md);line-height:md;}}}by Savannah Asmann The draw has been announced for women’s freestyle at the Zagreb Open Ranking Event Team USA will be represented in women’s freestyle by eight athletes including several past World and Olympic medalists 2024 Olympic silver medalist and three-time age-group World medalist Kennedy Blades opens her tournament against Kendra Dacher of France a two-time U23 World medalist and three-time Senior World Team member Senior World Champion Jacarra Winchester is set to compete at 57 kg Winchester matches up against Zhala Aliyeva of Azerbaijan a 2024 U23 World Champion and 2023 U23 World silver medalist There are only two athletes in this bracket and Winchester’s only match will be a gold medal match will see Kamile Gaucaite of Lithuania in the first round of action Gaucaite is a 2023 U23 World bronze medalist and four-time Senior World Team member 2024 Senior World Team member Areana Villaescusa will face Tatiana Debien of France to start her tournament Debien has been competing internationally since 2008 and is a 2024 Senior World bronze medalist and 2023 European Championships bronze medalist U23 World Team member Sofia Macaluso is set to face 2024 U17 World bronze medalist Hiunai Hurbanova of Azerbaijan in her first match Two-time Senior Pan American Championships medalist and two-time age-group World Team member Michaela Beck will see Erika Bognar of Hungary in the first round Bognar is a 2017 Cadet World bronze medalist and two-time Senior World Team member a 2022 U20 World bronze medalist and 2024 World Military Championships gold medalist battles 2022 U23 World Team member Nikoletta Szabo of Hungary in her first match of the tournament Skylar Grote sees Noemi Osvath Nagy of Hungary Women’s freestyle will be contested over three days Villaescusa will open the tournament for the United States on Thursday at 55 kg Four athletes start their runs at the Zagreb Open Ranking Event on Friday morning as 59 kg View the Zagreb Open brackets on UWW Arena The event will broadcast live on FloWrestling. USA Wrestling will provide updates on our social platforms, X and Threads. U.S. Women’s freestyle first round pairings 55 kg – Areana Villaescusa (Fountain, Colo./Army WCAP) Vs. Tatiana Debien (France), 2024 Senior World bronze medalist, 2023 European Championship bronze medalist 57 kg – Jacarra Winchester (Colorado Springs, Colo./Titan Mercury WC) Vs. Zhala Aliyeva (Azerbaijan), 2024 U23 World Champion, 2023 U23 World silver medalist Vs. Hiunai Hurbanova (Azerbaijan), 2024 U17 World bronze medalist Vs. Erika Bognar (Hungary), 2017 Cadet World bronze medalist, two-time Senior World Team member Vs. Nikoletta Szabo (Hungary), 2022 U23 World Team member Vs. Kendra Dacher (France), two-time U23 World medalist, three-time Senior World Team member Vs. Noemi Osvath Nagy (Hungary), two-time age-group World medalist (bronze at 2024 U20 World Championships, bronze at 2021 U17 World Championships) Vs. Kamile Gaucaite (Lithuania), 2023 U23 World bronze medalist, four-time Senior World Team member Croatia (February 8) -- The Zagreb Open 2025 enters day four with Greco-Roman 77kg and 87kg weight classes perhaps two of most populated weight classes in the world WATCH LIVE | LIVE MATCH ORDER | BLADES SUPLEX 13:35: David LOSONCZI (HUN) and Turpal BISULTANOV (DEN) set up their Paris Olympic bronze medal bout rematch for the 87kg final in Zagreb Losonczi got going from the whistle against Exauce MUKUBU (NOR) with a turn from par terre and then a stepout to lead 4-0 at the break A stepout in the second period made it 5-0 and eliminated the chance of passivity against him Bisultanov survived two par terre positions and defended level to beat Milad ALIRZAEV (AIN) 1-1 and enter the final Sergei STEPANOV (AIN) blows away Sergei KUTUZOV (AIN) while Alexandru SOLOVEI (MDA) falls to Zoltan LEVAI (HUN) Stepanov got the par terre in the first period and used a reverse lift for five points and a correct throw for two more to win 8-0 Levai led 4-0 at the break and added a stepout in the second to win 5-1 13:10: Skylar GROTE (USA) has been in a league of her own today She puts up another technical superiority win We have moved the Mat B bouts to Mat A for the semifinals 12:45: Exauce MUKUBU (NOR) is into the semifinals at 87kg He breaks Croatian hearts by beating Ivan HUKLEK (CRO) 5-1 in the quarterfinals 12:42: Former U17 world champion and U20 world silver medalist Alexandru SOLOVEI (MDA) is into the semifinals at 77kg He defeats Illia VALEUSKI (AIN) 6-4 and will take on Zoltan LEVAI (HUN) 12:37: David LOSONCZI (HUN) and Aleksandr KOMAROV (SRB) in a Paris rematch at 87kg Losonczi is called for a singlet pull but Komarov is called passive first hits a throw from par terre for four and lead 5-1 Komarov with a go behind takedown to cut the lead to 5-3 But Losonczi with his pace gets a stepout and make it 6-3 at the break No more action or par terre calls in the second period and Losonczi wins 6-3 12:25: Sergei KUTUZOV (AIN) blasts two reverse lifts for four points each and wins his quarterfinal against Alexandrin GUTU (MDA) 9-0 12:20: Paris Olympic bronze medalist Turpal BISULTANOV (DEN) keeps U20 world champion Islam YEVLOYEV (KAZ) in check and goes on to win 3-0 A passivity point in the first period and then a takedown in the second is all he needed 12:10: Anes GANIBOV (AIN) with a hard fought 9-4 win over Marcel STERKENBURG (NED) at 87kg Sterkenburg struggled with his conditioning in the second period and Ganibov was happy to play it out till the clock expired 12:05: Exauce MUKUBU (NOR) scores a reversal and a stepout to beat Ihar YARASHEVICH (AIN) 4-2 at 87kg He is into the quarterfinals and will take on Ivan HUKLEK (CRO) who defeated Naser ALIZADEH (IRI) 8-4 11:55: Sergei KUTUZOV (AIN) comes out with duck under and scores a takedown with six seconds on the clock to beat Antonio KAMENJASEVIC (CRO) 4-3 The local are in shock as Kamenjasevic was about to pull off a big upset 11:50: Alexandrin GUTU (MDA) passes another test Gutu comes out with a stepout and takedown in the second period to claim a 4-3 win over Abdi 11:47: David LOSONCZI (HUN) keeps it simple against Vjekoslav LUBURIC (CRO) and goes to a 9-0 victory to book his quarterfinal spot at 87kg 11:35: Sanan SULEYMANOV (AZE) comes out with a four pointer later in the bout and gets a 7-1 win over Robert FRITSCH (HUN) at 77kg 11:25: Another pin for U23 world champion Yelena MAKOYED (USA) Valeriia TRIFONOVA (AIN) got an arm throw for four points to make it 7-4 but Makoyed was unfazed She got the double arm lock and pinned Trifonova 11:20: U20 world champion Islam YEVLOYEV (KAZ) makes a great Ranking Series debut He beats Tamas LEVAI (HUN) 6-1 at 87kg and will take on Paris Olympic bronze medalist Turpal BISULTANOV (DEN) next 11:13: Exacue MAKUBU (NOR) with a 6-3 win over Mate MANDIC (CRO) He was leading 4-0 but Mandic got the passivity in the second period and turned Makubu who blocked the second turn to make it 6-3 and held on to that lead 11:10: Quick work from David LOSONCZI (HUN) who scores a takedown before getting the par terre advantage He rolls Milos PEROVIC (SRB) and gets the 9-0 win at 87kg 11:05: Big match at 87kg as Rafig HUSEYNOV (AZE) takes on Aleksandr KOMAROV (SRB) Huseynov defends his par terre position in the first period Huseynov is about to lift him when Komarov intentionally moves backwards The referee confirms fleeing and docks Komarov for a point Serbia challenges the call but the caution is upheld giving Huseynov a 3-1 lead Komarov scores two stepouts in last 15 seconds and is also called for a fleeing and Komarov wins 4-3 Azerbaijan challenge the fleeing call but fleeing is upheld as Komarov wins 5-3 10:50: Sanan SULEYMANOV (AZE) keeps it simple in his opening bout at 77kg He wins 1-1 on criteria against Aleksa ILIC (SRB) 10:45: Alexandrin GUTU (MDA) taking Amin KAVIYANI (IRI) to the cleaners Gutu got the first period par terre advantage and then reverse lifted Kaviyani for a five-point throw He added two steps in the second period to win 8-0 10:42: Amir Ali ABDI (IRI) with a classic arm throw to beat Akseli YLI HANNUKSELA (FIN) 10-0 at 77kg He is bidding to be Iran's representative at Asian Championships 10:36: Great start for the United States as Yelena MAKOYED (USA) at 76kg and Skylar GROTE (USA) at 72kg both win their bouts with ease Makoyed pins Kamile GAUCAITE (LTU) and Grote gets a 10-0 win over Noemi OSVATH NAGY (HUN) 72kg and 76kg wrestlers while Greco-Roman will see wrestlers in 77kg and 87kg Since there is only Jacarra WINCHESTER (USA) and Zhala ALIYEVA (AZE) in 57kg it will be the final to be held in the evening session There's plenty to see and do in Zagreb from quirky museums to drinking coffee in cool cafes Once seen as a mere stop-over on the way to the Adriatic Coast, Zagreb has firmly placed itself on the map of small European cities on the rise. The capital of Croatia is a laid-back beautiful city that’s big on culture and pavement cafes with vivacious street life spanning all four seasons a clutch of offbeat museums and green spaces galore Wander through the Upper Town with its dense history and cobblestone charm See the domes and ornate frippery of the Lower Town with its mash-up of architectural styles and green hideaways Check out Zagreb’s quirky museums and dive into the city’s small but burgeoning art scene do as locals do and head to a cafe for coffee.  Cafe culture is just the most obvious facet of Zagreb’s irrepressible energy which is fueled by a year-round bounty of public events pop-up markets and food stalls to squares and parks across the city.  Whether it’s your first visit to Croatia’s capital city or your fifth These 22 best things to do in Zagreb are a great place to start Immerse yourself in local life at Dolac Market a bustling farmers market dotted with red parasols and countless stalls overflowing with fresh fruit and vegetables the so-called “belly of Zagreb” offers a field day for photographers as vendors from all over Croatia gather to hawk their garden-fresh produce.  The main part of the market sits in an elevated square; at street level Head to the northern end of the market for locally produced honey Planning tip: Right by the fish shop on Dolac a frozen-in-time spot serving traditional Croatian dishes and fresh seafood from next door From romances that withered to broken family connections, the wonderfully weird Museum of Broken Relationships explores the mementos left behind when a relationship ends On display are donations from around the globe ranging from the hilarious to the heartbreaking Check out the adjacent gift store – their “bad memories eraser” is a bestseller – and the cozy cafe with pavement tables Planning tip: Purchase the Zagreb Card for free transport all around the city and free entry to five top city museums including the Museum of Broken Relationships Brace yourself for a loud boom at noon sharp every day in Zagreb. It’s not an explosion but the sound of the Grič cannon in the Lotrơčak Tower which has been marking midday for the last 100 years Built in the mid-13th century to protect the south city gate from invaders the medieval tower is an Upper City icon with a wonderful panoramic viewpoint upstairs open to visitors (except on Mondays) for sweeping Planning tip: If you climb the Lotrơčak Tower take a moment to browse the exhibitions on the first and second floor as well as the souvenir shop on the ground level.  The spires of Croatia’s largest religious building, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary have soared over the city for eight centuries The original structure has been transformed and reconstructed many times due to fires and earthquakes but its signature neo-Gothic look came about at the turn of the 20th century.  the interior was closed for repairs after an earthquake in 2020 which knocked the top off the southern spire and caused other damage Planning tip: From mid-April to mid-October check out the twice-monthly changing of the guard ceremony Reenactors wearing traditional soldier garb known as the Cravat Regiment join the celebrations and the pageantry starts at Trg Bana Jelačića at noon and continues to the cathedral.  This eastern Stone Gate to medieval Zagreb is a serene spot to pause while wandering around the city a great fire in 1731 destroyed the original wooden gatehouse but spared the painting of the Virgin and Child People believe that the painting possesses miraculous powers light candles and leave flowers as offerings.  One of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe, Mirogoj is a monumental graveyard designed in 1876 by Austrian-born architect looks like an imposing fortress from the outside but it feels calm and graceful on the inside.  The final resting place of some 300,000 souls Choose a dry day for a rewarding stroll along its maze of leafy lanes and look out for the graves of luminaries such as Dr Franjo Tuđman The steep streets of the Upper Town can be a strain on the knees, but luckily there’s a shortcut. The city’s iconic blue funicular said to be the world’s shortest cable railway used for public transport has connected the Lower and Upper Towns of Zagreb since 1890 has great views and costs almost nothing – catch the funicular from Tomićeva and disembark by the LotrĆĄčak Tower.  This boutique craft brewery and taproom is worth the schlep out to Žitnjak Inside the huge glass atrium of an old brick factory Garden Brewery offers 20 taps pouring their house ales fresh from the source.  The brewery stages a variety of events including farmers markets There’s street food on-site and guided brewery tours take place at weekends The 13th-century St Mark’s Church is one of Upper Town’s most iconic sights The show-stopper here is the glazed tile roof so take the chance to peek inside if you happen to be around at the right time.  be sure to stop for a beer or a glass of gemiĆĄt (white wine diluted with sparkling water) in Zagreb’s oldest cafe Connecting Mesnička and Radićeva, the mystery-laden Grič Tunnel provides a welcome respite from the summer heat Built in 1943 for use as a World War II bomb shelter fashion shows and holiday festivities.  Enter from Mesnička or below Stross and exit via the passageway just off Ilica Planning tip: If you visit Zagreb during Advent the tunnel hosts an immersive holiday-themed light show.  Zagreb is home to quite a collection of unique museums. In Upper Town, go retro at the Zagreb 80s Museum where kids can have fun dressing up in 80s fashions and trying to figure out how all those low-tech gadgets work.  In Lower Town, you can take in drunken tales at the Museum of Hangovers on VlaĆĄka the New Wave Museum will take you on a musical journey back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when the city was the focus of a thriving punk rock scene In the Typhlological Museum on DraĆĄkovićeva, you can experience artwork by the visually impaired and learn about Braille. At the Chocolate Museum on Gundulićeva admission includes a chocolate tasting straight from your ticket which comes in the form of a chocolate box.  Travelers can learn the difference between hemp, cannabis and marijuana (still very much illegal in Croatia) at the Cannabis Museum on Trg kralja Tomislava, or view a collection of 1200 freeze-dried mushrooms at the Mushroom Museum on Splavnica One of the most scenic ways to approach the Upper Town is along this steep Tourists come to see its historic townhouses now home to gift shops and boutiques selling local arts artisan food products and designer fashions Take your time investigating the storefronts – some offer samples of drinks such as rakija (grappa) and other treats to fuel your journey Detour: Don’t miss the street art that adorns the Zakmardi Steps (Zakmardijeve) that lead up from Radićeva towards Stross pedestrianized Tkalčićeva – Tkalča to locals The street is lined with pastel-colored townhouses and cafe terraces that bustle with life day and night.  Another great place or people-watching is  Zagreb’s main square, Trg Bana Jelačića, with an equestrian statue of Ban Jelačić and clock tower that serve as the area’s main rendezvous points Sit in one of the cafes and watch the tram loads of people getting out greeting each other and dispersing among the newspaper kiosks and flower stalls lining the strip towards Dolac.  Planning tip: Ban Jelačić Square kicks off the winter holiday festivities in Zagreb with its renowned Christmas market and the ceremonial lighting of the city’s first advent candle Officially called Trg Nikole Ć ubića Zrinskog, but lovingly known as Zrinjevac this verdant square is a popular hangout on sunny weekends and it serves as the venue for many festivals and events most centered on its ornate music pavilion.  Zagreb’s lovely botanical garden steps from the main train station on Marulićev trg has a maze of meandering paths that are perfect for serene strolling and thoughtful meditation parterre flowerbeds and a pretty wooden bridge Look out for the Red Pavilion, an elegant piece of traditional wooden architecture. Just outside the gardens is Botaničar a stylish cafe and bar that makes a handy spot to stop for lunch or a drink The eastern edge of the city center has become a hot and happening neighborhood Hailed as Zagreb’s “Design District,” though few locals really call it that Stop at the book-themed cafe, Booksa, to chat and drink coffee, browse the library and hear live book readings. Along the pedestrian strip of Mala Martićeva, with its colorful, mural-painted pavement, you’ll find Program a chic cafe-bar and neighborhood hub.  A short walk away lies one of the coolest bars in Zagreb, the buzzy and smoke-filled Mr Fogg, with its dark steampunk interiors spread across two floors. Pizzeria Park on Mala Martićeva is the area’s go-to stop for doughy goodness Detour: On the outer edge of Zagreb’s design district, Galerija Miroslav Kraljević explores contemporary art with work by international and Croatian artists Specialty coffee in Zagreb has become one of the city’s top draws with Ilica’s Elis Caffe kicking off the movement. Then came Cogito Coffee, Croatia’s top boutique roasters, with a focus on fresh, in-season coffee beans. Another roastery and coffee shop worth checking out is Quahwa which serves some of the finest Arabica beans in Zagreb from strong lattes to traditional Turkish coffee.  Planning tip: Pair your coffee with a local Zagreb tradition – ĆĄpica happening every Saturday between 11am and 2pm is basically upgraded people-watching while wearing your best clothes and sipping coffee The best places for ĆĄpica are the sidewalk tables along Bogovićeva Even if you’re not spending the night at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel consider paying a visit to this splendid masterpiece of belle époque architecture Any sunny day is a good excuse for a drink on the gorgeous Oleander Terrace A must-do experience for food lovers is dining at Zinfandel’s where chef Ana Grgić Tomić concocts creative contemporary interpretations of classic Croatian dishes Save room for the legendary ĆĄtrukli at Le Bistro a staple at the hotel since 1951.   The peaceful enclave of Maksimir Park is one of Zagreb’s most treasured green spaces It’s only a 15-minute tram ride to the east of Trg Bana Jelačića The park is landscaped like an English garden lawns and a series of lakes and woods.  The most photographed structure here is the exquisite Vidikovac (Viewpoint) pavilion in the center of the park Also pause to sing a song inside the park’s Echo Pavilion and check out the rustic Swiss Cottage house Located in the southern part of Zagreb, Jarun Lake is a popular getaway for residents Although part of the lake is marked off for boating competitions there’s plenty of space for a leisurely swim head left to Malo Jezero for swimming and canoe and pedal-boat rentals Croatia’s largest and most vibrant flea market you can find everything from everyday items to unique It’s a side of Zagreb you probably won’t see anywhere else – expect lots of Roma visitors music and grilled meat smoking in the food section.  Planning tip: The flea market is about 9km (5.5 miles) from the city center It’s open from 7am to 3pm on Wednesdays and Sundays This article was adapted from Lonely Planet's Croatia guidebook published in March 2024. 8:15 AM EST@layer recipes{.css-107anqq{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-body);color:var(--components-article-header-hero-author-text-color);font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-xs);line-height:1;width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;}html.teamusa-theme .css-107anqq{text-transform:uppercase;}@media screen and (min-width: 80rem){.css-107anqq{font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-md);line-height:md;}}}by Savannah Asmann Spencer Woods (87 kg) competes at the 2025 Zagreb Open Ranking Event in Zagreb Croatia – Greco-Roman action continued on the fourth day of the 2025 Zagreb Open Ranking Event in Zagreb The United States had one competitor in the morning sessions Spencer Woods faced Ivan Huklek of Croatia who finished 5th at the 2020 Olympics and 3rd at the 2019 U23 Europeans Woods was hit with passivity and turned three times bringing the score to 7-0 in favor of Huklek Woods managed to score two step-out points Huklek advanced but eventually lost in the quarterfinals resulting in Woods being eliminated from the tournament The action continues at noon EST with the women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman medal matches. For live updates, follow USA Wrestling on X and Threads. The tournament is streaming on FloWrestling, and the full schedule is below. Brackets and results are available on UWW Arena. cloud-based library services and discovery platform to be implemented in nine universities and 82 academic and research libraries across Croatia LONDON, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT) a leading global provider of transformative intelligence today announced that the National and University Library in Zagreb has selected Clarivate to provide its unified library services and discovery platform The National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) is Croatia's leading cultural and research institution serving as both the National Library of Croatia and the University of Zagreb's main library Its mission is to develop collections and services that promote Croatia's cultural and scientific heritage as well as to build a Croatian national library system streamlining the existing infrastructure of multiple library systems and data formats The NSK will lead the new solution for the academic and research library system across the country totaling nine universities and 82 libraries who is leading this national strategic project said: "We are excited to start the implementation of Alma Network Zone for NSK and 82 academic and research libraries in Croatia NSK selected Alma and Primo with the aim to provide a resilient library digital infrastructure that will empower learning and research." we are dedicated to providing forward thinking solutions that support the missions of national libraries such as the National and University Library in Zagreb Today's announcement is yet another example of our national-level collaboration with libraries and is testament to how we support and empower them through transformational change Our collaboration will foster learning and discovery for future generations and make Croatia's rich heritage accessible to researchers About ClarivateClarivate is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT) (the "Company" or "Clarivate") Computer Software Computer Software Computer & Electronics Cloud Computing/Internet of Things Do not sell or share my personal information: 9:40 AM EST@layer recipes{.css-107anqq{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-body);color:var(--components-article-header-hero-author-text-color);font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-xs);line-height:1;width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;}html.teamusa-theme .css-107anqq{text-transform:uppercase;}@media screen and (min-width: 80rem){.css-107anqq{font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-md);line-height:md;}}}by Savannah Asmann Ellis Coleman at the 2025 Zagreb Open Ranking Event in Zagreb Croatia – Greco-Roman action began on the third day of the 2025 Zagreb Open Ranking Event in Zagreb Four athletes competed for the United States with one advancing to the bronze medal match Olympian Ellis Coleman fell in his first match of the day to Individual Neutral Athlete Dinislam Bammatov Coleman was pulled into repechage where he faced Vitalie Eriomenco of Moldova Eriomenco was called for passivity and put down early in the first period and four gut wrenches were enough to secure the 9-0 technical fall Coleman is set to face Ziya Babashov of Azerbaijan both 2020 Olympian Ildar Hafizov and U20 World silver medalist Otto Black fell in their opening matches of the tournament Hafizov dropped a close 7-5 decision to Erfan Jarkani of Iran who lost in the quarterfinals and eliminated Hafizov from the tournament 2020 Olympian Alejandro Sancho was defeated in his first match by Individual Neutral Athlete Daniial Agaev a 2024 U23 World bronze medalist and 2024 European U23 champion After Agaev failed to advance to the finals The action continues at noon EST with the women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman medal matches. For live updates, follow USA Wrestling on X and Threads. The tournament is streaming on FloWrestling, and the full schedule is below. Brackets and results are available on UWW Arena. 63 kg – Ellis Coleman (Fountain, Colo./Army WCAP), in bronze medal match Croatia (February 7) -- Zagreb Open enters day three with four Women's Wrestling weight classes and two Greco-Roman weight class Paris Games silver medalist Kennedy BLADES (USA) at 76kg is moving down to 68kg and Hasrat JAFAROV (AZE) WATCH LIVE | LIVE MATCH ORDER Ahmadreza MOHSEN NEZHAD (IRI) suffers a 6-1 loss to Valentin PETIC (MDA) Petic led 3-0 a the break but Mohsen Nezhad got two turns from par terre to make it 5-3 in the second period Iran challenged that Petic committed a leg foul but it was seen on review that Mohsen Nezhad grabbed the singlet during par terre for the turns A bodylock situation resulted in Petic falling on his back outside the zone but Mohsen Nezhad stepped out first make it 4-1 A desperate attempt from Mohsen Nezhad did not come through and gave Petic two more points 13:25: A front headlock throw from Haavard JOERGENSEN (NOR) gave him a 4-0 lead against Mohammadreza GHOLAMI (IRI) Joergensen got a turn from par terre to make it 7-0 but Gholami scored a stepout to reduce the lead to 7-1 But Norway challenged the call and it was a four-point throw from standing which made it 9-0 and Joergensen reached the final 13:10: Mohammad KESHTKAR (IRI) with a dominant win in the semifinal against Islomjon BAKHRAMOV (UZB) after he blocks the Uzbek in par terre and scores two points a correct throw for two more and a gut wrench for two more to lead 6-1 at the break A beautiful four-point throw in the second to finish the match 10-1 He will take on Dinislam BAMMATOV (AIN) who was quick in a 8-0 win over Ziya BABASHOV (AZE) 13:00: Kennedy BLADES (USA) is the gold medalist at 68kg She has Round 5 left but as she has drubbed her all opponents she will most likely remain as the top wrestlers 12:50: Round 4 bout at 62kg saw Adaugo NWACHUKWU (USA) pull out a takedown and gut wrench with a second remaining to win 5-2 against Bilyana DUDOVA (BUL) Nwachukwu got one extra point for Dudova's lost challenge She is the gold medalist at 62kg as she won all four of her bouts in the round-robin bracket Alyona KOLESNIK (AZE) holds off Mariana CHERDIVARA (MDA) 3-1 while Hiunai HURBANOVA (AZE) beats Michaela BECK (USA) 6-0 to enter the final 12:10: Mohammad KESHTKAR (IRI) with a final second desperate move to beat AYTJAN KHALMAKHANOV (UZB) at 63kg Keshtkar was trailing 2-0 when he got Khalmakhanov in a horizontal lift and brought him down in danger for four points Khalmakhanov scored a counter for two but Keshtkar's big move gave the Iranian a 4-4 win One point was added after Uzbekistan lost the challenge 12:00: Kennedy BLADES (USA) was too quick for Adela HANZLICKOVA (CZE) at 68kg Blades then catches Hanzlickova in a bar on the edge and gets the fall just before the break 11:55: Daniial AGAEV (AIN) and Mohammadreza GHOLAMI (IRI) put on a show in their 67kg quarterfinal who last wrestled internationally at U17 World Championships in 2023 at 55kg Agaev with a takedown but gives up an exposure 11:45: U20 world champion Ahmadreza MOHSEN NEZHAD (IRI) rolls out a top-class gut wrench and beats Nozimjon BOYKUZIEV (UZB) 8-3 and moves into the semifinal at 67kg 11:35: Hasrat JAFAROV (AZE) was leading 7-0 against Valentin PETIC (MDA) but pulls out injured Update: Jafarov has peeled his skin behind his ear after a rub with the mat 11:25: Trademark double armlock and pin for Adela HANZLICKOVA (CZE) as she beats Karolina POK (HUN) at 68kg Hanzlickova trusts that move with her life 11:20: Bilyana DUDOVA (BUL) with two activity points as she wins 2-0 against Nikolett SZABO (HUN) at 62kg 11:15: Change in weight classes but no change in Kennedy BLADES (USA) She comes out with a throw and then arm bars Kendra DACHER (FRA) in the Round 2 bout at 68kg 11:10: Former world champion at 63kg Sebastian NAD (SRB) and Farid KHALILOV (AZE) share a turn each from par terre but Nad does it in the second period and wins 3-3 at 67kg was staring at defeated with a minute remaining in his opening bout against Morten THORESEN (NOR) but is awarded a third passivity par terre and he does a reverse lift for four points and wins 5-1 Dinara KUDAEVA (AIN) pins Milla ANDELIC (CRO) while Eniko ELEKES (HUN) comes back from 4-0 to beat Elizaveta PETLIAKOVA (AIN) 4-4 10:50: Two bouts in Round 1 of 59kg and Azerbaijan has a great start Alyona KOLESNIK (AZE) got a 5-0 win over Erika BOGNAR (HUN) while Hiunai HURBANOVA (AZE) pinned Sofia MACALUSO (USA) 10:45: World bronze medalist Adela HANZLICKOVA (CZE) gave up an early point against Kendra DACHER (FRA) but manages to see her off 6-2 at 68kg Hanzlickova became the first-ever Czech wrestler to win a world medal when she won bronze at 72kg in Tirana last year 10:30: Welcome to day three of the Zagreb Open Ranking Series event we have four women's wrestling weight classes in action today -- 59kg 65kg and 68kg along with Greco-Roman in 63kg and 67kg 8:10 AM EST@layer recipes{.css-107anqq{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-body);color:var(--components-article-header-hero-author-text-color);font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-xs);line-height:1;width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;}html.teamusa-theme .css-107anqq{text-transform:uppercase;}@media screen and (min-width: 80rem){.css-107anqq{font-size:var(--chakra-font-sizes-md);line-height:md;}}}by Savannah Asmann Areana Villaescusa (55 kg) at the 2025 Zagreb Open Ranking Event in Zagreb Women’s freestyle action began on Thursday morning at the 2025 Zagreb Open Ranking Event in Zagreb The United States was represented by one athlete at 55 kg on the first day of women’s freestyle competition fell in her first match to Tatiana Debien of France at 55 kg Villaescusa finished on a single leg to take a 2-0 lead An arm spin just before the break put Debien up 4-2 Villaescusa regained control late in the second period but was unable to generate enough offense to take the lead Villaescusa will wrestle Individual Neutral Athlete Ekaterina Verbina for bronze in the afternoon session Verbina is a three-time age-group World medalist The action continues at noon EST with the men’s freestyle and women’s freestyle medal matches. For live updates, follow USA Wrestling on X and Threads. The tournament is streaming on FloWrestling, and the full schedule is below. Live results and brackets are available on UWW Arena. 55 kg – Areana Villaescusa (Fountain, Colo./Army WCAP), in bronze medal match Croatia (February 9) -- David LOSONCZI (HUN) must have thought that Saturday was a perfect chance to avenge his Paris 2024 loss to Turpal BISULTANOV (DEN) at the Zagreb Open READ MORE: Zagreb Open Day 4 Results The Paris bronze medalist put on an even better show than the one six months ago and beat Losonczi in a more dominant fashion winning the gold medal at the 87kg weight class in Zagreb claiming his first-ever Ranking Series gold "I'm not even in good shape," Bisultanov said "It's crazy because after the [U23] World Championships my coach and me were talking about how I can just enjoy my wrestling While Paris was a dull affair with Bisultanov pulling off a 2-1 one Zagreb saw him hit all the right notes despite falling behind early against the 2023 world champion A post shared by Olympic Wrestling (@unitedworldwrestling) Losonczi got the first par terre advantage and Bisultanov who has struggled with his ground defense in the past gave up a gut wrench but did not let Losonczi run away with it The former European champion roared back after being 3-0 down Losonczi was docked two points for fleeing and asked to restart in par terre Bisultanov kept the pressure on Losonczi who seemed to be tiring out as the final went on Losonczi did score a stepout in the final few seconds but Bisultanov was well in control of the final and won 5-4 "I'm so happy because this is my first ranking series gold and I beat very good guys," he said Bisultanov's run in Zagreb included a few impressive victories at 87kg He began with a 5-0 win over U20 world champion Islam YEVLOYEV (KAZ) blanked Islam ABBASOV (AZE) 4-0 and planned out a 1-1 victory over Milad ALIRZAEV (AIN) Bisultanov conceded points from par terre but he brought out his best defense in Zagreb "I am more happy because I wanted to try some things out here that I will be better at for the World Championships like improving my par terre," he said "I am definitely more confident with my wrestling after Paris Olympics But I started immediately and then got five points very quickly." The only gut wrench Turpal BISULTANOV (DEN) gave up was in the final (Photo: United World Wrestling / Amirreza Aliasgari) A few of those changes include score stepouts when he gets a chance Bisultanov uses his short stature against taller wrestler to get under their shoulders and push them out "It's good for my style because I want to move forward all the time so my shoulder is below their shoulder," he said It's the small things that make a big difference." The former European champion will skip this year's European Championships in April and participate in two more Ranking Series events before the World Championships in September you have to prepare to be 100 percent and I have already won it before I need to get some [ranking] points for the World Championships and not think too much about it." defeated Zoltan LEVAI (HUN) 4-3 in the 77kg final (Photo: United World Wrestling / Kostadin Andonov) Sergei STEPANOV (AIN) ran through a top field and won the gold medal by beating former world silver medalist Zoltan LEVAI (HUN) 4-3 in the final Stepanov was last in action at the 2021 U23 World Championships in which he won a bronze medal Stepanov has been away from international wrestling Returning to the mat for the first time since 2021 Stepanov scored wins over Sanan SULEYMANOV (AZE) 4-0 in the quarterfinal and then destroyed Sergei KUTUZOV (AIN) in the semifinal He performed a spectacular back lift throw from par terre for five points against Kutuzov that got the applaud from the crowd Jacarra WINCHESTER (USA) defeated Zhala ALIYEVA (AZE) 7-4 in the 57kg final Jacarra WINCHESTER (USA) survived a late headlock throw from U23 world champion Zhala ALIYEVA (AZE) in the 57kg final to win the gold medal 7-4 Winchester and Aliyeva were the only two wrestlers competing in the weight class and the final lived up to the expectations Winchester led 7-2 and Aliyeva kept trying to succeed in a 2-on-1 She managed to score a takedown with 20 seconds on the clock to cut the lead to 7-4 and then headlocked Winchester for a big throw and was awarded four points for it as she claimed a 8-7 win But the United States challenged and on review the move was cancelled as it was not finished as the clock expired "It was kind of a dual meet match but a good match," Winchester said "I have a lot stuff to take from the match I figured that I was going to win from how the match was going you still got be present in the moment and not look ahead." Skylar GROTE (USA) wrestles Veronika VILK (CRO) in 72kg round-robin bout won two more gold medals at 72kg and 76kg as Skylar GROTE (USA) and Yelena MAKOYED (USA) dominated their weight classes for the top medal had four wins out of four bouts with three technical superiorities In the Round 5 bout against Paula LECARPENTIER (FRA) Grote settled for a 2-0 win The bronze medal in this weight class was claimed by Veronika VILK (CRO) to a loud cheer from the home fans. Vilk pinned Noemi OSVATH NAGY (HUN) to claim the medal. In 2022, Vilk became Croatia's first-ever wrestling world champion at any level or style. "I feel amazing and so proud of myself," Vilk said a city in north-east Croatia but trains in Koprivnica claimed gold medal at 76kg after winning all three bouts that she competed in a four-wrestler bracket Makoyed pinned two of her opponents and won the third via superiority Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.