With the growth of the market, sports are no longer only thought of as a healthy way of life but also as a powerful and profitable activity. The Law on Sports, which refers to sports as "activities of special interest to the Republic of Croatia," further affirms the value of sports for the population as a whole. Since sport is so important to the nation's social, economic, and political landscape, it is imperative to set up a top-notch system with controlled financial management and no risk to market competition. The Republic of Croatia's sports financing system is akin to the European one, consisting of two primary funding streams: public (budgetary) and private (non-budgetary). The state budget serves as the primary source of funding for sports. Regardless of a nation's level of development, the complexity and range of sports functions pose a challenge to the administration and funding of sports in practically every nation. The identification of this issue and its resolution would support the growth of the Croatian economy. Given the success of Croatian athletes and the prominence of Croatian sports worldwide, the Republic of Croatia's overall sports finance system represents an underused potential.