The first pitches had the shape of an hourglass and in 1875 the pitch got the shape we all know today. Wooden balls were replaced by those made of hair, wool, bran, or cork tied with rope and wrapped in cloth or leather, and with the invention of vulcanized rubber, the first rubber balls appeared. Instead of grass, the tennis surface was covered with clay and concrete. Did you know that the name tennis comes from the French word “tenez”, which can be translated as “to hold” “to receive”, or “to catch”. Tennis is a very popular sport in the region, where some of the most famous tennis players are from.
The 28th season of Plazma Youth Sports Games was inaugurated in a grand ceremony on Ivan Pavao II Square in Zaprešić. The event was a spectacle of lights, music, and… Pogledaj više
New episodes are available every other Monday and in reruns throughout the week. In the first season, the regional series of life stories of the greatest athletes of this region… Pogledaj više
This award, organized by the renowned Večernji list, is part of the significant environmental project Resolution Earth and was given in the category of quality education and gender equality. Our… Pogledaj više
Encouraging a sports lifestyle, inclusion, tolerance, and socializing among children and young people has been on the agenda for 28 years at the Plazma Youth Sports Games. For the third… Pogledaj više
