Four hundred and thirty third jumps from the Old Bridge took place on
August 21st.in a presence of a few thousand people.
Water
jumps have shown once again that this big Mostar tradition continious
successfully.
Otherwise these jumps have represented open B&H championship in diving
into water.
Diving into the water was divided in two styles: headfirst and feet first
jumps.
Twentysix competitors applied for
feet first jumps.
Alija Ajanic (46. Years old) took first place after two series of jumps.
Djenan Moric took the second place, while third place were shared between
Zanin Vejzovic and Semir Kazazic.
Nine jumpers took participation in headfirst jumps.
Twenty
years old Samir Zukanovic took the first position,Haris Dzemat took the
second and Mehica Droce took the third position.
This years 433th. Traditional jumps have displayed that Nedja Seseljevic,
Huso Drena, Zovko brothers, Ilijas Delic, Jadranko Fink, Zijo Patak, Emir
Balic and many others "Mostarian Icarius"of this generation
jumpers have worthy successors .
Judges composers: Emir Balic - president, Mirsad Deda Pasic, Senad Drljevic,
Vladimir Fink and Sulejman Saric shared a special prizes.
Sanel Pehilj get the cup for the
youngest competitor (15. Years old) Alija Ajanic for the oldest competitor,
Nermin Begic as the best guest jumper and Adem Vuk for special courrage
displayed in jumping because he is non-swimmer. The club of jumpers
"Mostari" organized complete manifestation and generous help in
organization was offered by the kayak club "Neretva" and "Mostari"
diving club.
As
a part of this manifestation there was premiere of a song "Stari"
which was recorded at BHT music studio.
This song is anather contribution to the forthcoming reconstruction of the
Old Bridge.
The next 434th should be performed from scaffold which will be put on the
Old Bridge destroyed on November 9. 1993. during the war.
ZUJO
KERIM 15 september 1999 |