Defence Minister congratulates bronze Olympic boxing medalist
The Croatian Defence Minister Josip Buljević on 20 August 2016 extended congratulations to the Olympic boxing (men’s superheavy) bronze medalist and reserve specialist of the Croatian Armed Forces.
“Dear Filip, I am sending congratulations on behalf of the members of the Croatian Armed Forces of the Ministry of Defence and on my personal behalf on your great achievement– the bronze Olympic boxing medal. We are proud of your achievement as you have won one of Croatia’s biggest boxing successes. I am confident that you will continue to win trophies in future big competitions, with your triumphant and intrepid spirit“
Filip Hrgović has been a member of the Croatian Armed Forces pursuant to the Agreement between the Ministry of Defence and the Croatian Olympic Committee on Co-operation, Promotion and Development of Sport in the Republic of Croatia. A new agreement, in force since 4 March 2015, has given top athletes the status of reserve specialists of the Croatian Armed Forces.