OKI Fantomi Crowned Champions at Sarajevo Open 2025

Hosted at the Ramiz Salčin sports hall in Sarajevo, the tournament once again affirmed the role of sports in supporting recovery and reintegration of individuals affected by conflict. OKI Fantomi, a Sarajevo-based club made up of mine survivors and athletes with disabilities, successfully defended their title - demonstrating outstanding teamwork, commitment, and skill. 

This year’s tournament also featured female athletes, particularly from the Croatian team. The presence of women in competitive adaptive sports remains crucial—not only in challenging stigma and promoting gender equality, but in offering women who have experienced war-related injuries or trauma an opportunity to regain agency, reconnect socially, and rebuild confidence. In many cases, access to sports can be a transformative element in the rehabilitation journey for both women and men affected by mines and explosive remnants of war. 

In a press conference, ITF Director Ambassador Tomaž Lovrenčič expressed support for the participating teams: 
“First and foremost, I want to congratulate all members of Fantomi - not only for overcoming their injuries and recovery - but also for achieving incredible sports results in Bosnia and Herzegovina, across Europe, and globally. We are proud to stand alongside Fantomi and support their efforts however we can.” 

This year’s tournament was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Republic of Korea. With their support, and through ITF’s coordination, sports remain an important part of long-term recovery efforts - helping mine victims regain confidence, strengthen mobility, and build community ties.  

We congratulate all participating teams and thank everyone involved in making Sarajevo Open 2025 a success.