Biography
Started: He began playing sitting volleyball at age 17 in Breza, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (avaz.ba, 17 Oct 2018)
Reason: He was encouraged to try the sport by coach Zikret Mahmutovic. "Until then I didn't know much about the sport. But since going to the first training session and playing it, I have never stopped." (avaz.ba, 17 Oct 2018; breza-x.com, 06 Mar 2016)
Awards: He was named the 2015 Para Athlete of the Year in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (breza-x.com, 06 Mar 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 11, 1994
Languages SpokenBosnian, English
CoachIfet Mahmutovic [club, national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Men | 2022 | Sarajevo, BIH | |
| 2 | Men | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2023 | Caorle, ITA | |
| 1 | Men | 2021 | Kemer, TUR | |
| 1 | Men | 2015 | Warendorf, GER | |
| 2 | Men | 2019 | Budapest, HUN | |
| 3 | Men | 2017 | Porec, CRO | |
