Istra 1961 Pula is a Croatian football club based in Pula, a city on the Istrian peninsula. The club was founded in 1961 and has since participated in various Croatian football leagues. Their home venue is the Stadion Aldo Drosina, which has a seating capacity of around 9,000 spectators. Although Istra 1961 Pula has not achieved significant success in terms of major trophies, they have had notable accomplishments in their history. One of their most notable achievements was reaching the final of the Croatian Football Cup in the 2013-2014 season, where they finished as runners-up. The club is commonly referred to as "The Sky Blues" due to their traditional blue home kit. This nickname reflects the club's identity and is a common way for fans and media to refer to them. Interesting fact: Istra 1961 Pula has a strong local fan base and their matches often attract passionate support from the local community.