Serbian Synchronized Swimmers Make Waves in Budapest!
Did you know that swimmers from New Belgrade caused a real splash at the Hungarian Open Championship in synchronized swimming? Yes, you read that right! The clubs “Novi Beograd” and “11. april” snagged two bronze medals in a fierce competition featuring nine clubs from Hungary, Croatia, and Bulgaria.
Who are the pool heroes?
The acro team KSP Novi Beograd, featuring Anja Grujić (15), Ana Banović (16), Nada Čakovan (19), Tamara Paunović (13), Petrović (17), Sofija Radaković (16), Stojković (16), and Petra Todić (15), coached by Olja Srdanov, took third place. Their score? An impressive 75.5 points!
Who took the gold?
Gold went to the Croatian club Dolfina Bomi Ship, with the host Hungary taking second place. But let’s not forget KSP “11. april,” whose free duet of Iva Petković (17) and Marija Čmelik (18) also earned bronze with 72.3 points in a tough field.
Solo performances that left a mark
Iva and Marija also competed in the technical solo discipline, where Petković placed fifth and Čmelik thirteenth. Not bad for our girls battling the best in the region!
Why does this matter?
Synchronized swimming isn’t usually the sport grabbing headlines, but these results show Serbia has serious potential. In a sea of sports dominated by football and basketball, these young athletes prove that real success can be made in other disciplines too.
What’s next?
Will these results be just a flash or the start of a new era for Serbian synchronized swimming? If this pace continues, we might soon see our swimmers winning gold medals at major competitions.
Conclusion
Hats off to our girls and their coaches! If you thought synchronized swimming was boring, think again. These medals prove that behind every move lies immense strength, talent, and perseverance. So, what do you think? Is it time for synchronized swimming to get more attention in Serbia? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just throw in a funny swimming meme — anything goes in this pool of emotions!
Reminder: This article is based solely on facts from available sources, no fiction added.
