Closing ceremony of the 28th season
The 28th season of Plazma Youth Sports Games officially concluded with a grand ceremony held on the Riva in Split. This year, YSG brought together over 328,870 participants from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Slovenia.
The event was graced by athletes, regional and European political and public figures, and representatives of our valued sponsors. Attendees were welcomed by Zdravko Marić, President Youth Sports Games, Ivica Puljak, Mayor of Split, and Tonči Glavina, Minister of Sport and Tourism, who, on behalf of Andrej Plenković the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, declared this record-breaking 28th season officially closed.
The celebration continued with a spectacular fireworks display, musical and dance performances, and a two-hour concert featuring talented young musicians Martina Kosovac, Ana Širić, Sergej Božić, Natali Radovčić, and the brilliant singer-songwriter Marija Mirković.
A heartfelt thank you to our friends, partners and sponsors who supported Plazma Youth Sports Games, including representatives from the governments of Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. Special thanks to our main sponsor of the International Finals in Split, ALTA banka a.d., as well as The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola HBC, Bambi, Telemach Hrvatska, Dunav Osiguranje ADO, Telekom Srbija, Medical Innovation Solutions, Podravka, The Topps Company, Tommy, Banca Intesa Beograd, Privredna banka Zagreb d.d., Ferrero, Hrvatska pošta, HEP, Korektor, M:tel, Banka poštanska štedionica and all the former and active athletes who have stood by us all these years.
Most importantly, our deepest gratitude goes to the children who participate each year, showing not only their competitive spirit but also the beautiful message of respect, friendship, and unity that they send across the region and Europe. Thank you for making every season special!