The national team of Republika Srpska secured 9th place at the World School Handball Championship, competing among 21 national teams.
Led by head coach Obrenko Miljković, the team delivered a dominant performance in the match for ninth place, defeating Germany 39:30 (27:13).
This result is considered a significant achievement for the young players, who, with a bit more luck, could have reached an even higher ranking. Throughout the tournament, they demonstrated quality and competitiveness against strong international opponents.
Top scorers
- Luka Vejnović – 8 goals
- Mihajlo Zec – 7 goals
- Matej Bogdanić – 5 goals
Additional contributions came from Danilo Tubin, Sergej Lolić, Stefan Maksimović, Damjan Grbić, Rašo Pepić, Luka Čavić, and Nemanja Stupar.
For Germany, the top scorer was Lukas Hertzberg with eight goals.
Tournament overview
At the championship in Skopje, Republika Srpska recorded wins against Georgia (33:12), Bulgaria (27:22), Luxembourg (35:25), and Germany (39:30), along with a draw against Saudi Arabia (27:27).
Their only defeat came against North Macedonia (27:25), a team that advanced to the title match.
The team concluded the tournament with a strong showing, confirming its potential on the international stage.
Source: RTRS
