Petar Porobic Obituary, Renowned Successful Water Polo Coach Has Passed Away

Petar Porobic Obituary, Death In a tragic turn of events, the water polo community mourns the sudden loss of the highly accomplished Montenegrin coach, Petar Porobic, who passed away at the age of 67. Porobic had left an indelible mark on the sport during the 21st century, with a coaching career that spanned various

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Petar Porobic Obituary, Death – In a tragic turn of events, the water polo community mourns the sudden loss of the highly accomplished Montenegrin coach, Petar Porobic, who passed away at the age of 67. Porobic had left an indelible mark on the sport during the 21st century, with a coaching career that spanned various countries. Porobic’s coaching journey began at Primorac Kotor, where he had once played water polo.

He honed his coaching skills and went on to become an assistant coach for the national team of SFR Yugoslavia in the 1980s. He continued to serve as an assistant coach for the teams of FR Yugoslavia and later Serbia and Montenegro before assuming the role of head coach for the latter.

Among his numerous achievements, Porobic’s coaching prowess shone brightest with gold medals at the World Championships in 2005 with Yugoslavia and a European gold medal with Montenegro three years later. His dedication and leadership were unparalleled. Tragically, his coaching career came to an abrupt end during his final game at the Asian Games in China, where he was guiding the Chinese water polo team in the championship match against Japan.

Following the game, he fell ill during the flight back to Europe, prompting an emergency landing. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the legendary coach could not be saved. The water polo community worldwide mourns the loss of Petar Porobic, a coaching icon who made an enduring impact on the sport. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of athletes and coaches.

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