Twelve-year-old Mak Cviko, a scholarship holder of the Hastor Foundation and a member of the City Water Sports Club Sarajevo (GKVS), has been achieving noticeable results in swimming for years, a sport he has been doing since he was four years old. His persistence, discipline, and daily training in the pool are bringing him more and more success at both national and international competitions.
For Mak, February 2026 was especially successful because he participated in two major swimming meets and won a total of four medals. The first competition was the 3rd international swimming meet “Plivački Vučko”, held on February 7 in Sarajevo to mark the anniversary of the Olympic Games in Sarajevo. Around 400 swimmers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region took part in this competition, and Mak won a silver and a bronze medal. This meet has special symbolism because it reminds of the Olympic spirit of Sarajevo and the values of sport, which are unity, respect, and a constant desire for progress. He continued his winning streak just a week later in Mostar, where he competed at the 8th international swimming meet “Velež Cup 2026”, from which he returned with a gold and a silver medal, confirming his strong performance in the pool.
Out of all swimming disciplines, Mak likes the butterfly stroke the most, which is considered one of the most demanding techniques in swimming. This challenge motivates him even more to push his own limits during training and to constantly improve. His big role model is also one of the most successful swimmers of all time, Michael Phelps, whose Olympic achievements inspire young athletes all around the world.
For Mak, every training and every competition is a new opportunity for progress. On his sports journey, he has the support of his family and coaches from GKVS, as well as the Hastor Foundation, whose investment in young talents is a strong motivation for their further development. With dedicated work, support from people who believe in him, and great love for swimming, this young athlete continues to build his path towards new success in a sport that has become an important part of his life. By following every meter Mak swim, the Hastor Foundation proudly shows how important real support is for turning children’s dreams into a champion reality.
