EUSA Delegation Confirms Strong Progress for Zagreb 2026

Preparations are well underway for the European Universities Rowing Championship 2026, which will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, from August 25 to 30, 2026.

To ensure a smooth and successful event, an official inspection visit was conducted on October 12, 2025 by representatives of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) together with the local Organising Committee.

The visit was led by Lionel Gerard, EUSA Technical Delegate for Rowing, accompanied by Miha Zvan, EUSA Sports Manager, and Kinga Gaal, EUSA Sports Officer. Together with the Organising Committee team—Mate Vuksic, General Secretary, and Marko Lepoglavec, Sports Director of the Zagreb Academic Sports Federation—and representatives of the Zagreb Rowing Federation, they reviewed the current state of preparations and discussed improvements based on experience from the 2024 edition, also held in Zagreb.

The inspection included a visit to Lake Jarun, the traditional rowing venue of the Croatian capital, known for its excellent facilities and scenic surroundings. The delegation assessed the course layout, technical installations, boat storage areas, and supporting infrastructure to ensure full compliance with EUSA standards.

Accommodation facilities were also inspected, including the university dormitories for student-athletes, as well as logistical arrangements such as transportation routes, catering options, and daily event operations.

Constructive discussions with the Organising Committee focused on enhancing the participant experience and ensuring smooth coordination among all organisational partners.

The visit concluded positively, with all parties expressing satisfaction with the progress and confidence that Zagreb and Lake Jarun will provide an ideal setting for the European Universities Rowing Championship 2026, promising an outstanding competition both on and off the water.

Further information about the event, scheduled for August 25-30, 2026, will be shared here and across our official EUSA Rowing channels.