Croatia competed at the World Games 2017 [1] in Wroclaw, Poland, from 20 July 2017 to 30 July 2017.
| Croatia at the World Games 2017 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | CRO |
| NOC | Croatian Olympic Committee |
| in Wroclaw, Poland 20 July 2017 – 30 July 2017 | |
| Competitors | 2 in 2 sports |
| World Games appearances | |
| Sports | Men | Women | Total | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Boules Sports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
The men's team won the silver medal in the men's tournament. [2] [3]
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