Nenad Bajić, handball coach and former player, dies at 39

Nenad Bajić, a prominent handball player and coach from Banja Luka, has passed away at the age of 39 following a long battle with colorectal cancer that had metastasized to his liver.

Bajić, born in 1987, was a product of the RK Borac youth system and played for both RK Kosig and RK Borac. After graduating from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports in 2012, he transitioned into coaching. He spent the last decade leaving a significant impact as a coach at ORK Banja Luka, where he was noted for mentoring young athletes in discipline and sportsmanship.

In addition to his handball career, Bajić served as a lifeguard on open waters starting in 2010. Both RK Borac and ORK Banja Luka released statements expressing deep sorrow over his passing, describing him as a dedicated professional and a person of great character.