Champions of the Federation of BiH – Major Success at the Junior Fly Fishing Championship in Busovača
Youth Club “Novi val” Blagaj, in partnership and with the support of the Sports Fishing Association “Neretva 1933”, continues to achieve success through the Junior Fly Fishing School as part of the regional campaign “Together for Rivers”.
Our young anglers took part in a fly fishing camp on the Lašva River, at the I.P “Oko” fishing zone in Busovača, where they trained, camped, and learned about fly fishing, river biodiversity, sportsmanship, and the importance of preserving river ecosystems – together with friends from USR Busovača.
Huge Success at the FBiH Championship
On Sunday, July 6, 2025, the Fly Fishing Championship for Juniors, organized by the Sport Fishing Association of the Federation of BiH (SRS FBiH), was held on the Lašva River in Busovača. The event gathered a record number of 12 teams and 36 competitors – the highest turnout ever in this category. Despite the high temperatures, all participants demonstrated remarkable perseverance and sportsmanship, while the atmosphere on the course was both pleasant and motivating.
Special recognition goes to USR “Neretva 1933” and the fly fishing school of Novi val Blagaj, who brought as many as 6 teams (18 competitors) to the championship, accompanied by their coaches Adnan Đuliman, Adis Leho, and Belmin Batlak. Their energy, teamwork, and dedication were the key to success.
Team Results:
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1st Place – USR Neretva 1933 (Team 1) – CHAMPIONS OF THE FEDERATION OF BiH
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2nd Place – UGSR Fojnica
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3rd Place – USR Vitez
Individual Results:
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1st Place – Kemal Muminović (Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje)
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2nd Place – Gabrijel Ivanković (Busovača)
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3rd Place – Adi Bjelevac (Mostar)
A special award for the largest fish caught went to our member Davud Dupovac Trbonja (USR Neretva 1933) for catching a 38 cm trout.
The competition was marked by fair and proper conduct, without any objections, and was excellently organized by the hosts, led by Mr. Ivica Tomičić, with wholehearted efforts from the judging panel:
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Delegate: Ivica Tomičić, International Judge (Busovača)
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Head Judge: Željko Milinović, National Judge (Busovača)
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Commissioner: Santino Šljivo, National Judge (Konjic)
The trophies are now in Mostar, and USR “Neretva 1933” has added new medals to its collection. This success is yet more proof that youth interest in nature and this sport continues to grow year after year.
Thank you to everyone for your support and trust. Together, we will continue to protect our rivers and support the development of new generations of sport anglers.
These activities are part of the “United for Rivers” Initiative, aimed at protecting the rivers of Southeast Europe, implemented by Novi val Blagaj in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and local partners in the region.
The goal is to highlight and preserve the unique river wealth of our region while creating new development opportunities for the long-term benefit of both people and nature.
