In 2023, Petar Tešanović was recognized as Montenegro’s top water polo player, according to the traditional selection by the Water Polo Swimming Association.

At just 25 years old, he serves as the captain of the national team, boasting 80 matches under his belt.

He has competed in both world and European championships, and represented Montenegro at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

This past year, in addition to his role at the world championship in Fukuoka, he led his club Brescia to a second-place finish in the Italian championship and participated in the Champions League final tournament.

Marko Pejović has been named the best young water polo player.

As a member of the U15 national team, he played a pivotal role in winning a silver medal at the European Championship in Podgorica.

In addition to helping the young sharks, Marko received an individual accolade as the tournament’s best goalkeeper.

This year, he also earned the title of best goalkeeper at the Olympic Hopes tournament held in Dubrovnik in his category.

The best swimmer award was given to Jovana Kuljača, who represented Montenegro at the World Senior Championships in Fukuoka during her final year of competition.

She also participated in the Games of Small Countries in Malta.

Recently, at the Montenegrin championship, she achieved remarkable success, claiming a total of 12 medals: six gold, four silver, and two bronze, making her the absolute champion.

Miloš Milenković was recognized as the best swimmer as well, having placed among the top 16 competitors worldwide at the Junior World Championships.

He became the first Montenegrin swimmer to reach the semi-finals of a significant competition.

Miloš excelled in the 50-meter butterfly event.

At the world championship, he set both junior and senior Montenegrin records in the 50 and 100 meters butterfly.

The awards ceremony for the best athletes will take place tomorrow at the Hilton Hotel, starting at 18:00.

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