Zlatko Kraker, prominent Požega sports figure, dies in car accident

Prominent sports figure and kinesiology professor Zlatko Kraker, known as ‘Pišta’, has passed away following a car accident near Požega. His vehicle reportedly veered off the road on Ratarnička Road, which connects Alilovci to the Agricultural and Food School.

Emergency medical services arrived at the scene, but death was confirmed upon their arrival. Unofficial reports suggest Kraker may have fallen ill while driving, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. Police are conducting an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.

Born in 1962, Kraker was a highly respected figure in the Požega sports community. A former Croatian cadet gymnastics representative and bronze medalist at the 1976 Yugoslav championships, he transitioned into coaching after graduating from the Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb. His extensive career included coaching roles at RK Požega, ŽRK Zvečevo, and ŽRK Kutjevački podrum.