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Croatian handball notable deaths

Entities: Zlatko Žagmešter · French Handball Federation · Yugoslav national handball team · Prvomajska / Medveščak · RK Zagreb

Overview

In July 2026 the Croatian handball community experienced two high‑profile losses. On 5 July, Luka Žnidarić, a player for MRK Čakovec, died suddenly. Later in the month, on 28 July, former star Zlatko Žagmešter, aged 83, passed away. Žagmešter’s obituary highlighted his pioneering career with RK Zagreb, Prvomajska/Medveščak, the Yugoslav national team, and success abroad, underscoring his status as one of the region’s greatest players. The two deaths, occurring within weeks, marked a period of mourning for both current and historic figures in Croatian handball.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Zlatko Žagmešter, Croatian handball legend, dies at 83

    Legendary Croatian handball star Zlatko Žagmešter died at 83, remembered for his record‑setting career and international accolades.

  2. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Handball player Luka Žnidarić of MRK Čakovec dies suddenly

    Veteran handball player Luka Žnidarić of MRK Čakovec died unexpectedly; the club mourned him as a beloved teammate and friend.

Sources

dnevno.hr · zivim.gloria.hr