Ivano Balić

Ivano Balić is a Croatian former handball player known for exceptional playmaking and court vision. He won Olympic gold in 2004 and the World Championship in 2003.

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Lino Červar: Lino Červar is a Croatian handball coach who led Croatia to Olympic gold in 2004 and the world title in 2003. He coached Balić during both of Croatia’s defining championship victories.
2004 Summer Olympics: The 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August. Balić helped Croatia win the men’s handball tournament and Olympic gold.
Handball: Handball is a team sport in which players pass and throw a ball to score in a goal. Balić built his career in this fast, seven-a-side indoor team sport.
Croatia men's national handball team: The Croatia men's national handball team represents Croatia in international men's handball. Balić became a defining figure in the team’s rise to major international titles.
Domagoj Duvnjak: Domagoj Duvnjak is a Croatian handball player and former national-team captain. Duvnjak succeeded Balić as a leading Croatian playmaker and international star.
2003 World Men's Handball Championship: The 2003 World Men's Handball Championship was an international tournament held in Portugal. Balić was a central player as Croatia won its first world championship.
Center back (handball): The center back is a handball position that directs attacks from the middle of the court. Balić played this role, organizing attacks and creating chances for teammates.
Handball at the Summer Olympics: Handball at the Summer Olympics is the sport’s international tournament held as part of the Summer Games. Balić’s Olympic gold is among the highest achievements in his playing career.
Blaženko Lacković: Blaženko Lacković is a Croatian former handball player known for his powerful backcourt shooting. He was Balić’s teammate on Croatia’s 2003 world-title and 2004 Olympic-gold teams.
2005 World Men's Handball Championship: The 2005 World Men's Handball Championship was an international tournament held in Tunisia. Croatia reached the final, extending Balić’s record of success at major tournaments.