Luka Karabatic
Luka Karabatic, born on 9 January 1987, is a renowned French handball player who has made significant contributions to the sport as a pivot. He has represented the French national team, earning 141 caps and scoring 163 goals. Karabatic is celebrated for his remarkable achievements, including winning an Olympic gold medal in 2021 and two World Championship titles in 2015 and 2017. As a key player for the Paris Saint-Germain Handball team, he has also served as the captain of the national team, leading them through notable victories. Recently, he announced his retirement from international competition, marking the end of an era for the French handball team.
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Recent news mentions
Luka Karabatic is another key player from the 'golden generation' of French handball.
L’équipe de France de handball, battue par l’Allemagne, ne verra pas les demi-finales de l’Euro
France· 2026-01-28
Nikola highlighted the strong bond with his brother Luka, emphasizing their shared goal of succeeding together in sports.
Balić je bio Federer i Mesi, ja sam više kao Đoković ili Ronaldo
Montenegro· 2025-05-02
Luka Karabatic has announced that he is retiring from the French national handball team.
Hættur með landsliðinu eftir fimm stóra titla
Iceland· 2025-02-25
Luka Karabatic announces his retirement from international handball after a distinguished career.
Luka Karabatic, champion olympique et double champion du monde avec les Bleus du handball, annonce sa retraite internationaleFrance· 2025-02-25