Bosnian swimmer Sirotanovic on departure to Banja Luka: “For me it is an opportunity to communicate with the Russians”

Bosnian swimmer Dino Sirotanovic said that for him the start of home competitions in the city of Banja Luka would be an opportunity to check his form and communicate with Russian athletes.

Russian swimmers will compete in Banja Luka at the end of April. This will be the first international start for many team leaders after the suspension and new restrictions from the international federation (World Aquatics).

— What do these competitions in Banja Luka mean for Bosnians?

— These are club competitions, commonplace in Europe. They invite people, from what I understand the standards can be met here. For me personally, it will be a tedious start, as I prepare for the European Championships. For me, it is an opportunity to check my form and communicate with Russians,” Sirotanovich said in an interview with .

Sirotanovich started his career in Russia, but did not play for the national team. He then moved to Bosnia and Herzegovina and now plays for that country’s national team. His father is Bosnian.