The European Judo Union is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with VivaTip, the distinguished medal and awards manufacturer, following a successful collaboration in 2025. The agreement was formalised during the recent EJU marketing meeting in Belgrade, where VivaTip’s Chief Executive Officer, Tomislav Vancas, signed the renewed partnership documentation.
Reflecting on the inaugural year of collaboration, Mr Vancas expressed genuine appreciation for the impact the partnership has had on VivaTip’s global visibility. “The partnership with the EJU means a great deal to us,” he explained. “I may have mentioned this previously but the EJU genuinely placed us on the world map. Everyone can now witness our quality work through the EJU’s channels and platforms and it serves as an excellent catalyst for attracting new clients. We are tremendously pleased with how things have developed.”
Looking ahead to 2026, Mr Vancas outlined clear expectations for the continued relationship. “We absolutely anticipate that this excellent cooperation will continue,” he stated. “We expect to become even more internationally recognised than we are at present, leading to numerous new corporate partnerships and experiences. This collaboration presents us with valuable opportunities to learn and develop further.”
When discussing the company’s approach to corporate social responsibility, Mr Vancas highlighted VivaTip’s longstanding dedication to supporting vulnerable youth. “For as long as I can recall, even as a small company, we have consistently supported children’s programmes, particularly those benefiting children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those in residential care facilities without parents. We contribute as much as we possibly can to these causes.”
When asked about VivaTip’s primary objectives for the coming year, Mr Vancas articulated a thoughtful growth strategy centred on national federation partnerships. “We would like to become even more involved with national federations,” he explained. “Whilst we currently work with many national federations, we want to expand this further. In every country where we deliver our products, which are genuinely unique, hence our presence in this market, I see it as planting seeds. Eventually, from each seed grows a beautiful tree or flower.”
He elaborated on the multiplier effect of this approach: “It is not simply that if we work with a national judo federation in one country, the relationship ends there. I believe those medals, or whatever we deliver, will be noticed by other federations, their clubs, and so forth. Consequently, in each country, the business will continue to flourish organically. Therefore, the goal for 2026 is straightforward: planting seeds.”
The European Judo Union looks forward to another successful year of collaboration with VivaTip, confident that the partnership will continue to deliver excellence for judo competitions across Europe and beyond.
Author: EJU Media