The Croatian National Flag Football team touched down at Dubrovnik Airport today to a hero’s welcome after competing in Paris at the European Championships – Euro Flag 2025. This year’s competition was the largest to date, bringing together 43 men’s and women’s teams from across Europe.
Marking their first-ever appearance at the Championships, Croatia made an impressive debut, finishing in 18th place overall – a more than respectable result against seasoned opponents. Among the squad were four members of the Dubrovnik Sharks: two players and two support staff, proudly representing the city and their club on the international stage.
Friends, family, and supporters, many dressed in the iconic red-and-white checkers, gathered at Dubrovnik Airport to greet the team as they arrived home from Paris. Smiling and holding the Croatian flag, the players thanked the crowd, their sponsors, and everyone who had supported their journey to Europe’s biggest flag football tournament.
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“This was a historic step for Croatian flag football,” said one team member. “We’ve shown that we belong among the best, and we’re only going to grow stronger from here. The support from back home meant the world to us.”
The Euro Flag 2025 tournament showcased the rapid growth of flag football across Europe, with Croatia’s debut performance marking a milestone moment for the sport in the country. With the Dubrovnik Sharks and other clubs continuing to build the game at grassroots level, the future looks bright for the national team.