Athletics: 15 medals and second place at the Finals

At the national university athletics championship, held on 14 May 2026 in Zagreb, the University North team won 15 medals and second place overall in the men's and women's competition. The team was led by Professor Neven Gladović.

• Gold: Karlo Marcijuš (200 m), Martin Mlinarić (high jump), Tena Marodi (1500 m), Lea Marodi (3000 m) and the women's and men's 4 x 100 m relays.
• Silver: Tena Marodi (3000 m), Lea Marodi (1500 m), Josipa Halić (high jump), Karlo Marcijuš (400 m) and Sven Todorović (shot put).
• Bronze: Nora Vuković and Mateo Šegović (high jump) and Hrvoje Kašik (100 m and 200 m).

Nine athletes qualified for the 2027 European university championships in Lisbon.