{"id":22911,"date":"2026-09-04T12:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T12:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welcometokonjic.ba\/?p=22911"},"modified":"2026-09-18T06:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T06:47:28","slug":"boracko-lake-once-again-at-the-center-of-sporting-events-the-kulin-ban-open-water-swimming-cup-2026-to-be-held-from-september-4-to-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welcometokonjic.ba\/en\/2026\/09\/04\/boracko-lake-once-again-at-the-center-of-sporting-events-the-kulin-ban-open-water-swimming-cup-2026-to-be-held-from-september-4-to-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Bora\u010dko Lake Once Again at the Center of Sporting Events: The \u201cKulin Ban\u201d Open Water Swimming Cup 2026 to Be Held from September 4 to 6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a three-year break, the \u201cKulin Ban\u201d Open Water Swimming Cup 2026 will be held at Bora\u010dko Lake from September 4 to 6. The 1,500-meter open-water swimming competition brings together swimmers and sports enthusiasts from across the region, continuing the twenty-year tradition of what was formerly a sprint triathlon cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor of Sports and the competition\u2019s chief referee, Adnan D\u017eumhur, spoke on Radio Konjic about the details of the competition, participation requirements, and the organizational preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Format Transformation: From Triathlon to Swimming Cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about the reasons for transitioning from triathlon to a swimming competition, D\u017eumhur explained that after the triathlon was cancelled in 2023 due to financial reasons, a simpler and more easily organized format was adopted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis should be the 20th competition held as part of this tradition. The format itself has been changed \u2014 instead of three disciplines, this year the focus is exclusively on the 1,500-meter swimming event. It is simpler to organize because we do not need to secure part of the lake or the road for the cycling segment. We are ready to ensure that everything is carried out to the highest standard, and the competition will be held on the grounds of the Bora\u010dko Lake Eco Village, which is organizing the event together with the \u2018Gorsko oko\u2019 Triathlon Club and the Triathlon Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,\u201d D\u017eumhur said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Registrations, Categories, and Competition Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main race is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, at 3:00 p.m., while registration is open until 1:00 p.m. on the same day via the competition\u2019s official website and the Swimming Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility:<\/strong> Competitors aged 12 and over, in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expected participation:<\/strong> More than 100 participants from across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rules:<\/strong> The competition will be held in accordance with the rules of the World and European swimming governing bodies, as well as the Swimming Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course will be clearly marked and monitored by judges, boats, and stand-up paddleboards. The rules strictly sanction unsportsmanlike conduct, such as intentionally blocking another swimmer, pulling someone by the leg, or cutting across another swimmer\u2019s path while rounding the buoys. Depending on the severity of the violation, penalties may include time penalties or disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Local Competitors and a Generous Prize Fund<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although there is currently no officially registered swimming club in Konjic, D\u017eumhur confirmed that local competitors, recreational swimmers, and former athletes are among those registered. An attractive prize fund has been secured for the top competitors, with equal awards in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s categories. The winners will receive a cash prize of \u20ac350, the runners-up \u20ac250, while \u20ac150 is reserved for third place. The generous prize fund, combined with the unique setting of Bora\u010dko Lake, is once again attracting high-quality competitors from across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recalling previous editions, which featured well-known names such as Dejan Patr\u010devi\u0107, the first Croatian \u201cIronman\u201d competitor, D\u017eumhur emphasized the importance of support from the local community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would like to thank the City of Konjic for supporting the organization of events like this. Konjic offers tremendous opportunities for sports tourism and for promoting the city.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All swimming and sports enthusiasts are invited to register and be part of this sporting event at Bora\u010dko Lake on September 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source of text and photos: Radio Konjic-https:\/\/radiokonjic.ba\/boracko-jezero-ponovo-centar-sportskih-desavanja-od-4-do-6-septembra-odrzava-se-open-water-swimming-cup-kulin-ban-2026\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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