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Raising the Olympic Flag
The ceremonial start of the event and a symbolic introduction to the Olympic days.
Nevesinje Olympics
Event period
01. – 16. 08. 2026.
Nevesinje Olympics is one of the oldest traditional events in Europe, preserving the spirit of chivalry, folk customs, and sports competition in Herzegovina for over 150 years. Throughout August, it gathers competitors and visitors through horse races, traditional disciplines, sports competitions, cultural programs, concerts, and a fair of local products.
151st Nevesinje Olympics
From August 1 to 16, 2026, Nevesinje will host for the 151st time one of the oldest traditional events in Europe. Days of sports, chivalry, culture, customs, and Herzegovinian hospitality will gather competitors, guests, and visitors from the entire region.
What is Nevesinje Olympics?
Nevesinje Olympics is a traditional sports, cultural, and tourist event that combines folk games, knightly disciplines, horse races, modern sports competitions, cultural programs, and authentic Herzegovina customs.
What was once a one-day gathering of the people is now a multi-day event featuring over 50 sports and traditional disciplines, numerous cultural activities, concerts, fairs, family programs, and events for all generations.
An event that connects chivalry, sport, and tradition
In the heart of Nevesinje field, between mountains, customs, and the pride of a region, the Nevesinje Olympics has been gathering people around the same values for over a century — honor, strength, respect, and sportsmanship.
People come here not just to win. They come to participate, cheer, meet, remember, and be part of an atmosphere that cannot be experienced through a photograph or recording. The Nevesinje Olympics is a place where tradition is not a performance, but a living part of the people.
16 days of events, competitions, and experiences
From the grand opening to the central event at Bratački Lug, Nevesinje becomes an open stage for sports, culture, tourism, and community gatherings throughout August.
The program includes sports tournaments, athletic competitions, mountain races, cultural events, music programs, a fair of local products, children's activities, and traditional disciplines that preserve the spirit of bygone times.
The Most Famous Events
During the duration of the Olympics, visitors can follow a rich program at multiple locations in Nevesinje and the surrounding area. The complete schedule will be available in the official program of the event.
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Horse Races at Bratački Lug
The most recognizable and traditional part of Nevesinje Olympics.
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Olympic Futsal Tournament
One of the most followed sports events during the festival.
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Mountain Race "Velež Vertical"
A challenge for nature lovers, sports enthusiasts, and mountain trails.
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Athletic Meeting "Aleksa Kovačević"
A sports competition that brings together athletes of various ages.
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Food Products and Handicrafts Fair
A place of authentic Herzegovinian flavors, local products, and handmade crafts.
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Ceremonial Olympic Program
The central cultural and ceremonial part before the main day of the event.
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3x3 Nevesinje 2026 – Cup of the Republic of Srpska
Two days of basketball, energy, and sports spectacle at the Freedom Square.
Bratački Lug — Heart of the Nevesinje Olympics
The central event of the Nevesinje Olympicsa takes place at Bratački Lug, a place that has symbolized chivalric competition, horse races, and folk gatherings for decades.
Here, tradition and emotion, competitors and audience, past and present meet. Bratački Lug is not just the location of the event — it is a space that preserves the spirit of Nevesinje and Herzegovina.
Over 50 disciplines for all generations
Nevesinje Olympics brings together professional athletes, recreational players, amateurs, children, and lovers of traditional games. The program includes modern sports competitions, folk disciplines, knightly contests, and special activities for the youngest.
From football, basketball, volleyball, athletics, chess, table tennis, shooting, and mountain challenges, to traditional disciplines and horse races — the Olympics offers a program where everyone can find something for themselves.
Experience Nevesinje during the Olympics
The Nevesinje Olympics is not just a sports event. It is an opportunity to get to know Nevesinje, feel the Herzegovina hospitality, taste local products, hear traditional songs, visit natural and cultural landmarks, and be part of an unforgettable atmosphere.
For families, tourists, athletes, and all those seeking an authentic experience of Herzegovina, August in Nevesinje brings a blend of tradition, nature, people, and events.
Event Locations
The program of the Nevesinje Olympics takes place at multiple locations in Nevesinje and the surrounding area. Visitors will be able to find the exact times and venues for all events through the official program.
Otvori u Google MapsFrequently Asked Questions
Nevesinje Olympics is a traditional sports, cultural, and tourist event that brings together athletes, participants, and guests from the entire region.
The Nevesinje Olympics 2026 will take place from August 1 to August 16.
The event is held in Nevesinje and at several locations in the surrounding area, including the Sports Fields in Kilavci, the Sports Hall, the City Stadium, the City Market, Lake Alagovac, Mount Velež, and Bratački Lug.
Yes, entry to the events is free.
Among the most famous events are the raising of the Olympic flag, the Olympic futsal tournament, the mountain race "Velež vertical", the athletics meeting "Aleksa Kovačević", Basket 3x3, the fair of local products and handicrafts, the ceremonial Olympic program, and horse races at Bratački lug.
Yes. The event is suitable for families, tourists, athletes, and all visitors who want to experience the authentic atmosphere of Nevesinje and Herzegovina.
For most disciplines, prior registration is not required. Some competitions, such as the mountain race, futsal tournament, horse races, and fair, have special registration methods that will be announced through the official information from the organizers.
The latest information, news, and program changes will be available on the official pages of the event, the Municipality of Nevesinje, and Radio Nevesinje.
Important Announcement
The program of the event, schedules, and details of individual activities may be updated. We recommend that visitors check the latest information on the official channels of the organizers before arriving.
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Latest news
Gathering of Original Singing "Nevesinje My Glorious" - An Evening of Ganga, Gusle, and Folk Memory
Gathering of Original Singing
· 07. 08. 2026.
The Gathering of Original Singing "Nevesinje My Glorious" will be held on 08.08.2026 at the Sports Hall "Nevesinjka". The program brings together singing groups, cultural-artistic societies, and gusl…
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Ethno group 'Sveti Dimitrije' - voices that preserve the song, memory, and soul of the people
Ethno group Sveti Dimitrije
· 05. 08. 2026.
The ethno group 'Sveti Dimitrije' has been preserving original songs, folk narratives, and spiritual-cultural heritage for 25 years. Their concert in the courtyard of the Cathedral Church as part of …
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Andrej Kožul wins the Open Table Tennis Championship of the Nevesinjska olimpijada 2026
Table Tennis Championship
· 05. 08. 2026.
Andrej Kožul is the winner of the Open Table Tennis Championship of the Nevesinjska olimpijada 2026. In the final, he defeated Karlo Marić with a score of 3:0, while the most exciting matches of the …
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The clay tennis tournament is entering its final stage: the finalists are known.
Tennis
· 05. 08. 2026.
The clay tennis tournament in Kilavci is entering its final stage. In the junior final, brothers Luka and Nikola Torović will play, while the first senior finalist Đorđe Kljakić is known. The second …
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3x3 Basketball Spectacle at Freedom Square: Titograd Winner of the Republic of Srpska Cup
3x3 Basketball – Republic of Srpska Cup
· 03. 08. 2026.
Titograd 3x3 from Podgorica is the winner of the 3x3 basketball tournament of the Republic of Srpska Cup, held at Freedom Square as part of the 151st Nevesinjska olimpijada. In a closely contested fi…
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Velež Vertical - race to Ćaba, where the mountain shows its true face
Velež Vertical
· 30. 07. 2026.
Velež Vertical brings a modern sports challenge to the program of Nevesinje Olympics, connecting the beauty of Lake Alagovac, the rugged trail, and the peak of Velež at an altitude of 1,753 meters. T…
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The draw for the Tennis tournament of the Nevesinjska olimpijada 2026 has been announced
Tennis
· 27. 07. 2026.
The draw for the Tennis tournament of the Nevesinjska olimpijada 2026 has been announced. Check out the draws for juniors and seniors, the schedule for the first matches, and follow the results on th…
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Athletic Meeting “Aleksa Kovačević” — A Name That Obligates
Athletic Meeting "Aleksa Kovačević"
· 24. 07. 2026.
The athletics meeting "Aleksa Kovačević" preserves the memory of one of the greatest athletes from Nevesinje and continues the athletic tradition of the Nevesinje Olympics. Read how the name of the O…
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Chess at the Nevesinjska olimpijada — 64 squares, great concentration, and a lasting tradition
Individual Chess Championship
· 21. 07. 2026.
Chess has long been a part of the Olympic spirit of Nevesinje. Read about how the 64 black-and-white squares became an important discipline of the Nevesinjska olimpijada and why the tournament at Res…
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Chivalric Games — Strong People, Ancient Disciplines, and Stories to Remember
Chivalric Games
· 17. 07. 2026.
At Bratački Lug, strength, agility, and honor are measured not only by results but by the stories that remain. Read about how the Chivalric Games preserve the spirit of ancient folk disciplines and w…
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