In his letter of congratulations, Kostunica said the juniors showed exceptional team spirit, willpower, and courage, granting the whole nation the feeling of joy and admiration.
“Your generation, a generation of European champions, will inevitably in the future win numerous awards in big sporting competitions and bring joy to us many more times.
“On behalf of the Serbian government and on my personal behalf, I congratulate you on your exceptional success, achieved at the beginning of your successful sport career,” reads Kostunica’s letter.