Branislav Pokrajac Explained

Branislav Pokrajac
Full Name:Branislav Pokrajac
Birth Date:27 January 1947
Birth Place:Belgrade, FPR Yugoslavia
Death Place:Belgrade, Serbia
Nationality:Serbian
Height:1.86 m
Position:Left wing
Clubs1:ORK Beograd
Clubs2:Crvena zvezda
Clubs3:Dinamo Pančevo
Nationalyears1:1965–1976
Nationalteam1:Yugoslavia
Managerclubs1:Dinamo Pančevo
Manageryears2:1980–1984
Managerclubs2:Yugoslavia
Manageryears3:1985
Managerclubs3:Spain
Manageryears4:1988
Managerclubs4:United States
Manageryears5:1989–1991
Managerclubs5:US Créteil
Manageryears6:1992–1993
Managerclubs6:Crvena zvezda
Managerclubs7:Egypt
Manageryears8:2000–2001
Managerclubs8:FR Yugoslavia
Manageryears9:2001–2003
Managerclubs9:Porto
Managerclubs10:Qatar
Manageryears11:2006
Managerclubs11:Partizan
Manageryears12:2010–2012
Managerclubs12:Sporting CP

Branislav Pokrajac (; 27 January 1947 – 5 April 2018) was a Serbian handball coach and player who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1]

Club career

At club level, Pokrajac made his debut with ORK Beograd, before moving to Crvena zvezda. He later played for and served as head coach of Dinamo Pančevo.[2]

International career

At international level, Pokrajac competed for Yugoslavia in two Olympic tournaments, winning the gold medal in 1972.[3] He also won two bronze medals at the World Championships (1970 and 1974).

Coaching career

In 1980, Pokrajac was appointed as head coach for Yugoslavia. He led the team to the Olympic gold medal in 1984.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Preminuo legendarni rukometaš i trener Branislav Pokrajac . Serbian . rts.rs . 5 April 2018 . 9 December 2020.
  2. Web site: Sportski spomenar . Serbian . rts.rs . 9 September 2012 . 9 December 2020.
  3. Web site: Rukometaši na olimpijskoj sceni posle 12 godina . Serbian . srbija-info.gov.rs . 14 September 2000 . 9 December 2020.