Water polo coaching legend Petar Porobic dies suddenly

Petar Porobic dies on flight home
Emergency landing
Too late
Successful games
One of the greats
European champ
Stint in Germany
Trusting the youth
Statement
Petar Porobic dies on flight home

Petar Porobic was on his way home from the Asia Games when he died suddenly.

Emergency landing

Porobic, 67, started feeling unwell on the flight leading to the pilots initiating an emergency landing.

Too late

Unfortunately for the Montenegrin, it was already too late. Doctors were unable to resuscitate him upon landing, per reporting from Tag 24.

Successful games

Porobic had coached his Chinese team to a silver medal at the 2023 Asia Games just days before his death.

One of the greats

The Montenegrin coach is considered one of the best coaches in water polo history, leading the still-combined Serbia and Montenegro to a World Championship in 2005.

European champ

Following Serbia and Montenegro’s split, Porobic followed up his World Championship win by leading Montenegro to a European Championship in 2008.

Stint in Germany

Between his work with Montenegro and China, Porobic also spent time coaching with Germany.

Trusting the youth

Porobic had a reputation in the water polo community for trusting in young players, backing them to come good even if it takes some time.

Statement

Total Waterpolo released a statement saying, “We are saddened to hear the unexpected loss of Montenegrin coaching legend, Petar Porobic, at the age of 67. Our deepest condolences go out to Petar's loved ones during this difficult time”.

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