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Balkan sports community mourns passing of several regional legends
Several prominent sports figures in the Balkan region have recently passed away.
In Croatia, family and friends gathered in Split to commemorate legendary Hajduk footballer Ivan Gudelj, who died on September 2. During the memorial, journalist Mijo Grabovac recalled Gudelj’s talent and his historic achievement as the youngest captain of the national team of the former state.
Additionally, Darko Blažinčić, the technical director of HNK Gorica and a decorated colonel in the Croatian Army, died from a heart attack on October 2. Blažinčić was highly regarded for his administrative expertise and his service during the Homeland War.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the sports community is mourning Suad Mujić, a former handball international. Mujić, who played for RK Sloboda and represented the national team, died at the age of 66.
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Darko Blažinčić · HNK Gorica · Ivan Gudelj · RK Sloboda · Suad Mujić
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Darko Blažinčić, technical director of HNK Gorica and a decorated colonel in the Croatian Army, died of a heart attack on October 2. www.jutarnji.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ivan Gudelj became the youngest captain of the national team of the former state. www.dnevno.hr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Suad Mujić, a former handball international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, has died at the age of 66. tuzlapress.ba