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Handball development and challenges in the Balkans

Overview

Handball professionals and veterans have highlighted various developmental and structural challenges within the sport in the Balkan region.

In Macedonia, manager Bratislav Ilić noted an expanding transfer market and increasing interest from foreign players in local clubs. He identified several domestic talents with European potential and discussed the need for professionalization through the European Handball Agents Association to manage the influx of new agents.

In Banja Luka, former players Vladimir Petrić and Ivan Lapčević addressed the sport’s future during a veteran tournament. Petrić expressed concern over declining youth participation in Serbia, noting that handball faces stiff competition from basketball and football due to a lack of sports infrastructure in smaller towns. Lapčević also reflected on the political pressures experienced by players during his professional career.

Entities

Ivan Lapčević · Red Star Belgrade · Vasil Gogov · Raúl González · Marko Mitev

Timeline

18 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Handball veterans discuss sport's future at Banja Luka tournament
Former handball stars Vladimir Petrić and Ivan Lapčević discuss the sport's challenges and personal career reflections during a veteran tournament in Banja Luka.
21 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Bratislav Ilić discusses growth of Macedonian handball market
Handball manager Bratislav Ilić discusses the growth of the Macedonian handball market and identifies players like Marko Mitev and Vasil Gogov as having high potential for major European transfers.

Sources

24rakomet.mk · classificados.folha.uol.com.br · nasziar.sme.sk · otvoreno.ba · sportdc.net