Croatia’s top medal contenders at Olympic Games in Paris

Martin and Valent Sinković 

Let the Games begin. The 33rd Olympic Games opened last night in Paris.

Over the next two and a half weeks, 73 athletes will represent Croatia in 16 sports.

In Tokyo three years ago, Croatia won eight medals, two fewer than the record haul in Rio in 2016.

When considering the number of medals won in relation to population size, Croatia ranked 12th among the most successful countries, with San Marino leading the table with three medals.

Although Croatia might not have outright favourites for gold like the Sinković brothers or Sandra Elkasević (nee Perković) in previous Olympic Games, some athletes have recently shown exceptional form and could be contenders in Paris.

Sandra Elkasević (Screenshot)

24sata looked at some of the favourites for a medal and some who could surprise in Paris.

Medal Favourites:

• Barbara Matić (Judo)

• Giovanni Cernogoraz (Shooting)

• Water Polo Team

Medal Contenders:

• Sandra Elkasević (Discus)

• Tin Srbić (Gymnastics)

• Lena Stojković (Taekwondo)

• Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić (Tennis)

• Martin and Valent Sinković (Rowing)

Possible Surprises:

• Gabrijel Veočić (Boxing)

• Marin Ranteš (BMX)

• Filip Jurišić (Sailing)

• Mihovil and Šime Fantela (Sailing)

• Marko Golubić (Taekwondo)

• Ivan Šapina (Taekwondo)

• Damir Martin (Rowing)

• Petar Gorša (Shooting)

• Handball Team

• Matija Marinić (Kayak)