Foto: HOOPoreč, October 18, 2024 – The Croatian House project at the Summer Olympic Games was once again outstanding during this year’s edition of the Games. This was confirmed by the JUMP Award, presented at the opening of the new edition of Sport Fest in Poreč.
This excellent tradition of having a place where Croatian businesspeople, tourism professionals, athletes, and friends of Croatia can meet, as well as a place where Croatia can be promoted with all its beauty, landmarks, exceptional tourism offerings, and economy, was maintained last summer in the French capital.
- During the Olympic Games in Paris, the Croatian Olympic Committee, in cooperation with the Croatian Tourist Board and other sponsors, organized the Croatian House in the City of Light, which served as a meeting and promotional hub for Croatia's tourism offerings, as well as a meeting place for Croatian athletes and sponsors, particularly media representatives. It hosted all Croatian medal winners, but also those who fell just short – by a step, a hundredth of a second, or a shot on target – because they all had the honor of representing Croatia at the Games. From the experience of a journalist who has attended 15 Olympic Games, I can confidently say that this was the best-organized Croatian House in history. Numerous other journalists who were in Paris can confirm this as well - said host Drago Ćosić, who could personally attest to his words, having moderated the programs at the Croatian House in Paris.
The JUMP Award for promoting Croatia internationally was deservedly awarded to the Croatian Olympic Committee, and it was received on behalf of the umbrella organization for Croatian sport by Croatian Olympic Committee Marketing Director Ranko Ćetković, who played a major role in securing the representative space for the Croatian House and in the overall success of the project.
The JUMP Awards were introduced to recognize and reward individuals and organizations across all social spheres that promote sports through their work and projects. This year, awards were presented in four categories: sports infrastructure, sports events, Sports City, and best exhibitor.
The award in the sports events category is given to organizers of sporting events that have achieved outstanding success in organization, attracting participants and audiences, and promoting the spirit of sports. In this regard, the Croatian House in Paris was unrivaled.
