Saturday, June 8, 2024 At the conclusion of the Sunset Sports Media Festival in Zadar, Kristjan Staničić, the Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board, bestowed a special accolade on Bill Belichick, the renowned NFL coach of Croatian descent, for his efforts in highlighting Croatia through his professional endeavors in the United States. As a historic figure in American football, Belichick proudly acknowledges his Croatian heritage and frequently showcased Croatian symbols at NFL games, radiating a deep sense of pride. “Bill Belichick, in addition to occupying the top of the sports world rankings, played an important role in the promotion of Croatia at the international level, often emphasizing his pride and respect for his Croatian roots, for which we are extremely grateful to him.
By raising the awareness of people all over the world about the values of our country, this sports leader greatly contributed to the recognition of Croatia on the global tourism scene, and especially on the American market, our most important long-haul market”, said director Staničić , adding that Sunset The Sports Media Festival in Zadar, whose focus is on influential sports professionals, proved to be an ideal opportunity to award this prestigious award. Moreover, in a ceremonial moment, the well-known sports figure was granted Croatian citizenship in Zadar, handed to him by Tonči Glavina, the Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sports. “With this festival and eminent guests .
