Nikola Karabatić

Handball player, Olympic gold medalist

Nikola Karabatić - Handball player, Olympic gold medalist
Born

April 11th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A prominent handball player, achieved significant success at national and international levels. Played for the French national team and club teams including Montpellier Handball and Paris Saint-Germain. Contributed to France winning multiple European Championships, World Championships, and Olympic gold medals. Renowned for skills and leadership on the court.

Won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Won gold at the 2012 London Olympics

Secured multiple World Championship titles

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