The 17-year-old athlete from Varaždin, Jana Koščak, one of the most promising young athletes in Croatia and a real global sensation in the world of athletics, will now be supported by one of the most important local companies on her way to world records and awards. The Vindija Group is a proud new sponsor of one of the biggest talents of local sports, with which the leading local food company has continued its long tradition of investing in Croatian youth, advocating a healthy and active life, and supporting prominent individuals, clubs and associations that contribute to the local and national community through their activities.

In her first senior heptathlon, Jana won ninth place, setting a new Croatian senior record, as well as the best world result in the under-18 competition, while in seven disciplines she broke as many as five personal records and one junior national record. Moreover, Jana's personal record in the high jump of 192 cm is only one centimetre lower than the junior record of legendary Blanka Vlašić, which confirms that this is really another special young talent with exceptional Olympic potential. The Vindija Group is especially proud of these successes, as well as the fact that this is also another brilliant young representative of the Varaždin local community. Vindija has long been advocating excellence in all aspects of business and social life and has recognised and rewarded it, especially among young local athletes.

"As a leader in its industry, Vindija highly appreciates and follows outstanding young individuals who are a source of pride and a role-model to the local and national community because of their sports and academic achievements or socially responsible contribution. Therefore, the Group recognises and advocates investments in sports and young local athletes, with the aim of promoting the culture of a healthy and active lifestyle, which we complement with our business activities, i.e. by creating products that are aligned with the needs of athletes, especially young people who are still developing. We also see support for our Jana Koščak as a contribution to the creation of future sporting successes of our country. This is why it is truly a great honour for us to be part of this beautiful burgeoning sports story and to be the tailwind of such a wonderful young person," said the president of the Management Board of Vindija, Nenad Klepač.

"Having one of the biggest Croatian companies behind me is a really special feeling, which is first of all confirmation that my efforts have been noticed and that my community believes in me, and it also instils additional confidence and a desire for further progress. I am grateful that I will be accompanied on my further journey by a company like this that really knows the secrets of success and that knows how to reach the top in its discipline," said Jana Koščak, the athlete from Varaždin's Sloboda.