The Olympics might be over but the celebrations are still on the swing! This year, Serbia had quite a moment after their two stalwart athletes brought them two medals in the event. Despite these two personalities receiving unimaginable love from all over the world, their country also hosted a special celebration for the duo. Moments before the celebration is set to take place, curious minds question, how is Serbia attempting to motivate its finest athletes?

Djokovic won his debut Olympic gold medal in Paris at 37. It was truly a moment of pride for Serbia to see Djokovic defeat a younger player like Carlos Alcaraz to win the gold. On the other hand, Serbia’s Nikola Jokic led the country towards bronze by defeating Germany (98-83). Jokic’s brilliance brought Serbia its third Olympic medal in the City of Love. After such brilliance by their two famous athletes, the Serbian administration decided to felicitate them today at their famous ‘Balcony’. Reliable Djokovic fan page Novak Weekly Podcast tweeted about the news. “BREAKING: Serbian Olympic medalists to have a reception on the famous ‘Balcony’ tomorrow at 8PM CET. Expect to see Novak Djoković and Nikola Jokić to some crazy stuff. It’s gonna be epic! (fire emoji),” they wrote on X.

Now, Djokovic’s gold medal-winning moment was special for both the Serb and his country. Earning a medal while representing one’s country is not a matter of joke. Post-victory, the Serb said, “I could never give up on the dream of winning this gold medal, just as the people of Serbia have never given up on me. Together, we believed in the impossible. While I may be the one holding this medal, I want every Serbian to know that it belongs to all of us.” 

Djokovic’s statement screamed his dedication to his country. Not only did he show what he is capable of at 37 but he never gave up on his dream to make his country proud. While Djokovic had a humble victory moment in Paris, Jokic had quite a controversial presence during the medal ceremony.

Serbia’s Nikola Jokic appeared drunk during his medal ceremony

Jokic earned his second Olympic medal in Paris. Before the bronze, he received a silver after losing against Team USA in the 2016 Rio Olympics finals. In Paris, Jokic made an impressive run with 18.8 points, 8.7 assists, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. After defeating Germany, the Serbian basketball team indulged in a wild celebration. Despite having an eight-hour window for celebration, Jokic’s team had quite a big celebration, and it was spotted when the former attended the medal ceremony drunk. In a fan-shared video on X, Jokic was spotted in trouble standing on the podium and losing his balance. Keeping aside the fun, Jokic’s drunk presence stirred some controversies and shed light on the celebrations of the athletes post-victory.

Serbia’s decision to felicitate Djokovic and Jokic in Belgrade has received unanimous approval from the people. After Djokovic’s sheer brilliance and Jokic’s ability to bind Team Serbia with unanimous love, they surely deserve much applause and national recognition from their country.