Nikola Karabatic
Nikola Karabatic, born on 11 April 1984, is a legendary French handball player and the older brother of Luka Karabatic. He is widely regarded as one of the best handball players of all time, having won multiple international titles with the French national team, including three World Championships and two Olympic gold medals. Known for his exceptional skills and leadership on the court, Nikola has been a pivotal figure in French handball history. He retired from international competition after the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the team was eliminated in the quarter-finals, concluding an illustrious career.
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Nikola Karabatic was referenced as a significant player for France.
Исланд е здрав, Данска е моќна, Германија и Хрватска исти се, ама не се исти
North Macedonia· 2026-01-31
Nikola Karabatic is one of the key players 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 Karabatic was among the athletes who contributed to the success of the Fête du sport.
La première fête du sport a rassemblé 140 000 personnes à Paris, selon le gouvernementFrance· 2025-09-15
Nikola Karabatic participated in the Fête du sport event.
Un 100 mètres inédit dans la Seine, point d'orgue de la première Fête du sport
Monaco· 2025-09-14
Nikola Karabatić previously held the record for the most seasons in the Champions League.
Sportske novosti - Neuništivi Hrvat ušao u povijest Lige prvaka, Šoštarićevih devet golova
Croatia· 2025-09-11
Nikola Karabatić is referenced in relation to the handball rivalry between Croatia and France.
Sportske novosti - Christian Karembeu: Bokšić je bio paklen, ali nije napravio niti 30 posto onoga što je mogaoCroatia· 2025-08-31
Nikola Karabatić discussed his journey to the top of handball and his identity as both a Yugoslav and a Frenchman.
Balić je bio Federer i Mesi, ja sam više kao Đoković ili Ronaldo
Montenegro· 2025-05-02
Nikola Karabatić is a legendary handball player who has been one of the best in the world for many years.
Karabatić: Pola sam Francuz, pola Jugosloven; Želio sam da budem najboljiMontenegro· 2025-04-16
Nikola Karabatić is listed as the third all-time top scorer in the Champions League with 1,198 goals.
Sportske novosti - Impresivan podatak: Zagreb ima dva najbolja strijelca Lige prvaka svih vremenaCroatia· 2025-03-05
Nikola Karabatic, Luka's older brother, retired from professional handball last year at the age of 40.
Hættur með landsliðinu eftir fimm stóra titla
Iceland· 2025-02-25
Nikola Karabatic, Luka's older brother, also retired from the French national team after the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Luka Karabatic, champion olympique et double champion du monde avec les Bleus du handball, annonce sa retraite internationaleFrance· 2025-02-25