The Paralympic Games in Paris 2024 are still ongoing, and our Serbian Paralympians have started to achieve outstanding results!
Super Vero, the proud sponsor of the Paralympic Committee of Serbia, is delighted to follow and support every step they take towards new successes. In the coming days, we hope for more great news, new medals, and inspiring stories of perseverance and sportsmanship.
Follow all the events and stand by our champions on their path to new victories!
7th September
Serbia wins new silver in Paris: Borislava Perić-Ranković takes second place!
Our exceptional para table tennis player, Borislava Perić-Ranković, has brought another silver medal for Serbia at the Paralympic Games in Paris. In a tense final match, Borislava faced Germany’s Sandra Mikolaschek, but the match ended with a 3-1 score (11:5, 11:3, 6:11, 11:8) in favor of her opponent.
Borislava achieved great success and, with this medal, continued the tradition of outstanding results at the world’s largest sports competitions. We congratulate her on her determination and exceptional effort put into every point!
Petar Milenković secures 5th place in Powerlifting
He achieved 5th place at the Paralympic Games in Paris by lifting an impressive 215 kg. This result is the culmination of hard work, discipline, and immense dedication that Petar puts into every training session.
We congratulate Petar on this outstanding achievement and wish him many more medals and success in future competitions.
Borislava Perić-Ranković in the Final!
She achieved a brilliant victory in the semifinals of the individual table tennis competition at the Paralympic Games in Paris. In an extremely close match against China’s Zhou Ying, Borislava triumphed with a 3-2 win in sets. The set scores were: 11-13, 9-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-8 for Borislava, securing her a well-deserved victory and a spot in the final. With this triumph, Borislava has secured another medal for Serbia and the chance to compete for gold.
The final will take place tonight, September 7, 2024, at 18:00 in South Paris Arena 4, where Borislava Perić-Ranković will face Germany’s Sandra Mikolaschek in the battle for the gold medal.
Congratulations on this remarkable achievement, and we wish her the best of luck in the final!
Strahinja Bukvić Fourth in the B Final
Serbia’s representative in paracanoeing, Strahinja Bukvić, delivered an impressive performance at the Paralympic Games in Paris, finishing fourth in the B final of the 200-meter race.
Congratulations to Strahinja on this excellent result!
5th September
ANOTHER MEDAL FOR SERBIA
Željko Dimitrijević, one of our most decorated Paralympians, won a bronze medal in the club throw (F51) event at the Paralympic Games in Paris. With a throw of 34.18 meters, Dimitrijević secured third place. The gold and silver medals went to Indian athletes, Dharambir (34.92 m) and Pranav Soorma (34.59 m).
Our team had two more representatives in the final – Filip Graovac, who placed fourth, and Aleksandar Radišić, who finished seventh. Despite injuries and health challenges during the preparation period, Željko Dimitrijević once again demonstrated remarkable determination and strength.
4rd September
FIRST GOLD MEDAL FOR SERBIA
Dragan Ristić, a representative of Serbia in para-shooting, won a gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Competing in the R9 mixed 50m prone event, he secured first place with a score of 250.2, just 2.5 points shy of the Paralympic record he previously set. Congratulations to Dragan on this remarkable achievement!
Borislava Perić Ranković secures a new nedal for Serbia at the Paralympic games
Borislava Perić Ranković has advanced to the semifinals in the individual table tennis competition, thus securing another medal. By reaching the semifinals, she has guaranteed a bronze medal, which you can watch on September 7th.
3rd September
Nebojša Đurić’s silver medal returned!
After a careful review of the results, Nebojša Đurić’s silver medal has been reinstated. He was initially disqualified due to a procedural error, but thanks to the efforts of our expert team, including POKS President Zoran Mićović and other key team members, justice has been served. This decision is significant for Đurić and the entire Paralympic community of Serbia. We congratulate him on the return of his medal and look forward to his future successes.
Another medal for Serbia!
Mitar Palikuća, the Serbian table tennis player, won bronze in the individual competition. Although he did not make it to the finals, this achievement marks the second medal in table tennis for Serbia at these games, following the silver won by Nada Matić and Borislava Perić-Ranković in doubles. Congratulations to Mitar on his outstanding result and to the whole team for their excellent achievements!
Pantović and Šuranji miss out on finals in Paris
Jelena Pantović and Laslo Šuranji did not make it to the finals in the 50m rifle 3 positions discipline. Laslo Šuranji finished in 11th place with 1,148 points, missing the final by eight points. Jelena Pantović finished in 14th place with 1,146 points, missing the final by ten points. Both demonstrated exceptional skill and determination.
Mitar Palikuća in the semifinals!
Our Paralympian Mitar Palikuća has achieved an outstanding success at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris! With a 3-0 victory against Brazil’s Lucas Arabian, Mitar secured his place in the semifinals of the Men’s Singles MS5 category, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal for Serbia. This achievement is a testament to his dedication and talent. We eagerly await his semifinal match and believe in more successes to come.
Keep going, Mitar! Serbia is cheering for you!
2nd September
Nebojša Đurić and fight for justice!
At the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024, Serbian Paralympian Nebojša Đurić achieved an outstanding result in the shot put, winning a silver medal with a throw of 11.98 meters. However, the joy of his success turned into disappointment when the jury, after an appeal regarding the equipment he used, annulled all the results Đurić had achieved in this competition.
What happened?
The decision to annul the results was made after a complaint was filed regarding the technical correctness of the bench from which Đurić threw the shot. This bench has been in use since the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, and Đurić competed on it at the World Championships in Paris 2023 and Kobe 2024, where he also won a silver medal.
Before the competition in Paris, the bench passed all previous inspections and was approved as fully compliant for use. The decision to annul the results, despite the bench being legally approved, caused shock among members of the Paralympic Committee of Serbia, who are in constant communication with the leadership of World Para Athletics. They have also requested all records concerning the bench and the jury’s decisions, but these documents have not yet been delivered.
Next steps and fight for justice
After all the results were annulled, Đurić decided to withdraw from the discus throw competition in the F56 category due to an injury sustained in the previous days of competition. The Paralympic Committee of Serbia plans to initiate legal proceedings against World Para Athletics to seek justice for Đurić and ensure transparency in decision-making.
In this fight, Đurić and his coach, former world champion Miloš Zarić, enjoy significant support from Serbia and around the world. Particularly notable is the support from the Ministry of Sports, which has provided legal and moral backing, encouraging everyone to continue the fight for the rights of our athletes.
We call on the public to support Nebojša Đurić in his effort to reclaim the right to his won medals and to ensure fairness in sports. The Paralympic Committee of Serbia will continue to stand by its athletes in this difficult situation.
31st August
SILVER IS COMING TO SERBIA! A great success for the women’s para table tennis doubles!
One of the most exciting moments of the Games so far was the performance of the women’s para table tennis doubles, consisting of Beba Perić Ranković and Nada Matić in the WD10 category. These exceptional athletes won the silver medal, delivering a tense and thrilling match against the Chinese pair Xiaodam Gu and Jiamin Pan. Although they lost 1-3 (7-11, 11-7, 3-11, 7-11 by sets), Beba and Nada once again proved themselves as true champions.
Borislava Perić Ranković now counts five medals from the Paralympic Games, confirming her status as one of the most successful Paralympians in the world, with over 20 medals from European and World Championships. Her teammate, Nada Matić, also stands out with an impressive career, including silver and bronze medals from the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in 2016.
Perić Ranković and Matić have distinguished themselves not only on the court but also through their collaboration with Super Vero, where they held an inspiring public lesson for customers and children from the STAK Table Tennis Academy, encouraging the young to step into the world of sports and never give up on their dreams.
31st August
Recap of results for August 31, 2024
Our athletes achieved the following results:
- Laslo Šuranji – Air Rifle R1, standing 10m, finished 17th place.
- Katarina Draganov Čordaš – Para Swimming S2, 50m backstroke, finished 7th in the final.
- Stefan Dimitrijević – Para Athletics, Shot Put F12, finished 6th in the final.
- Nikola Spajić – Para Taekwondo K44 up to 80kg, bronze medal match. He lost to Iranian Alireza Bahta and finished 4th.
- Jelena Rašić – Para Taekwondo K44 +65kg, quarterfinals. She lost to Moroccan Radjaa Akermach.
30th August
Marija Mičev finished 4th in taekwondo at the Paralympics in Paris
At the Paralympics in Paris, our outstanding taekwondo athlete Marija Mičev finished 4th in the K44 up to 57kg category. In a very exciting and closely contested bronze medal match, Marija lost to Nepal’s Palasha Goverdan.
During the competition, Marija demonstrated exceptional fighting spirit and sportsmanship, facing some of the world’s best competitors in her category. Finishing fourth at the Paralympics is a significant achievement for her and Serbian taekwondo.
For many years, Marija Mičev has been one of Serbia’s best Paralympic athletes, with numerous medals from national and international competitions. Her dedication to the sport and persistence on the field inspire many young athletes.
We congratulate Marija on this great achievement and thank her for representing Serbia in the best possible way. We cheer for her in her future competitions and believe that she will continue to achieve success and demonstrate what persistence and fighting spirit mean!
Dejan Jokić Secures a Place in the Final at the Paralympics in Paris
Our exceptional shooter, Dejan Jokić, secured a place in the final of the R4 discipline (air rifle, standing position, SH2 class, Mixed) at the Paralympics in Paris. During the qualifications, Dejan took an excellent 8th place with a score of 125.3 points. This success represents a significant step towards the final competition and a testament to his dedication and skill.
Katarina Draganov Čordaš broke the national record at the Paralympics in Paris
Our swimmer Katarina Draganov Čordaš achieved an outstanding result at the Paralympics in Paris. Yesterday, she competed in the final of the 100 meters backstroke event in the S2 class, finishing in eighth place with a time of 3:18.59. With this result, Katarina broke the national record and set a new personal best time.
29th August
The 17th Paralympic games in Paris opened
Last night, the 17th Paralympic Games were officially opened in Paris, running until September 8, 2024. The opening ceremony was held at Place de la Concorde, marking the first time in history that the Games have been opened outside a stadium.
More than 4,400 athletes from 184 countries will compete in 22 sports, with a total of 549 medals to be awarded. The Serbian flag was carried during the parade of nations by Saška Sokolov and Željko Dimitrijević.
Serbia is represented at these Games by 22 athletes in 8 sports:
- Para Athletics: Saška Sokolov, Filip Graovac, Aleksandar Radišić, Stefan Dimitrijević, Željko Dimitrijević, Nebojša Đurić
- Para Shooting: Laslo Šuranji, Dejan Jokić, Dragan Ristić, Živko Papaz, Jelena Pantović, Zdravko Savanović
- Para Powerlifting: Petar Milenković
- Para Table Tennis: Borislava Perić-Ranković, Nada Matić, Mitar Palikuća
- Para Taekwondo: Marija Mičev, Jelena Rašić, Nikola Spajić
- Para Swimming: Katarina Draganov Čordaš
- Para Canoeing: Strahinja Bukvić
- Para Triathlon: Lazar Filipović
Super Vero’s support as inspiration for future successes
Super Vero is proud of all the Serbian athletes representing us at the Paralympic Games in Paris, and as a long-time sponsor of the Paralympic Committee of Serbia, we will continue to support our athletes on their path to new victories and medals.Stay tuned for the latest information on the results and successes of our Paralympians.
Bravo, champions!
*The texts were created in accordance with the materials provided by the Paralympic Committee of Serbia.
