Athletes from the Stara Varoš jiu-jitsu club in Podgorica achieved remarkable success, securing 12 medals at the European Championships and an additional six at the World Championships.

The European Championship, covering all official age categories in the no gi discipline, along with the World Cup in the newaza/gi discipline, took place in Zadar.

Elena Jovanović captured gold in both the newaza/gi (World Club) and no gi (European Championship) disciplines, competing in the under-16 category, +63 kg. Additionally, the youngest member of the national team, thirteen-year-old Dobrivoje Janković, claimed the championship in the under-16 -40 kg category at the European Championship.

Ivan Kilibarda in the -77 kg category and Petar Ilin were crowned European vice-champions in the under-16 age group.

Bronze medals were earned by: Boris Ilin (u16 -52), Petar Džudović (u16 -69), Uros Tomić (u16 -69), Andrija Lekić (U16 +70), Jovan Đukanović (u16 -48), Balša Sinđić (u18 -56), Aleksa Rašović (u21 -77), and Nikola Perović (adult -94 kg).

Fourth place was achieved by Jelena Jovanović in the seniors +70 category and Balša Škrkić in the U21 +94 kg category.

In fifth place, we saw Balša Dondić in the 16-69 category, Vuk Džudović in the seniors +94 category, and Branka Mujović in the 21-57 kg category.

Following the European Championships, the World Cup was held in Zadar, featuring the non-waza/gi discipline, where Elena Jovanović secured another gold medal, triumphing over her opponent from Poland.

Silver medals went to Andrija Lekić (u16, +77) and Aleksa Rašović (u21, -77 kg).

Bronze medals were awarded to: Petar Džudović (u16, -77), Branka Mujović (u21, -57), and Balša Škrkić (u21, +94).

Fourth place was claimed by Ivan Kilibarda (u16, -77) and Petar Ilin (u14, -44 kg). Four competitors reached fifth place: Uroš Tomić (u16, -69 kg), Luka Đukanović (u18, -77 kg), Aleksa Šuković (u21, -62 kg), and Vuk Džudović (seniors +94 kg).

The coach of the “Starovore” team, Mladen Jokmanović, expressed his satisfaction:

“We demonstrated that we are a strong foundation for the national team and once again brought home the only gold and the most medals for Montenegro. Importantly, the national team finished 5th in the overall standings of nations in Europe, which is a significant accomplishment. Jovanović and Janković performed excellently, though we regret not having a senior European champion once again this year. I must especially highlight the impressive bronze performance of Nikola Perović (-94 kg) after facing the seasoned Hungarian competitor, Šekeres. I believe she will shine brightly at the World Championships in Thailand. I congratulate all national team members on their outstanding performances,” said Mladen Jokmanović.

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