Zrinka Ljutić and Samuel Kolega emerged victorious at the FIS Open Championship held in Platak, claiming the titles of Croatian slalom champions. Ljutić achieved a remarkable victory in the women's slalom, finishing with a time that was 15 hundredths of a second ahead of her nearest competitor, Leona Popović, while Belarusian skier Maria Škanova rounded out the podium in third place. Notably, several other Croatian female skiers, including Pia Vučinić and Zoe Dragičević, failed to finish the first run, highlighting the competitive nature of the event.

On the men's side, Samuel Kolega secured the championship title with a total time of 1:33.53, just 14 hundredths of a second ahead of runner-up Filip Zubčić. Third place was taken by Austrian skier Ralph Seidler, who, despite his strong performance, was not included in the Croatian championship standings due to his foreign status. The third position in the Croatian championship was claimed by Istok Rodeš, finishing fourth in the actual race, with fellow compatriots, including Tvrtko Ljutić, also competing fiercely but finishing slightly further behind.

This championship not only highlights the sporting prowess of Croatian skiers but also serves as an important event in the calendar for the development of the sport in the country. The successes of Ljutić and Kolega may inspire younger athletes and elevate the profile of Croatian skiing on both national and international levels, fostering greater support and interest in winter sports within the region.