The gray haze over Celje persisted throughout Tuesday morning, a phenomenon unaffected by the bright sunlight. This unusual occurrence wasn’t due to any widespread issue impacting the city and its surrounding areas. The root cause stems from sports, specifically from handball, where a legendary figure has announced his permanent retirement.
Edvard Kokšarov, one of the greatest players to ever represent Celje with pride, has hung up his shoes. At 51 years old, Kokšarov made the announcement in Minsk, where he was undergoing preparations with Belarusian Meškov Brest. The news arrived early Tuesday via a mobile message: “Edi the iron has died.” I confess, upon receiving this message, the day irrevocably changed.
I’ve witnessed many things and shared countless experiences with him. Above all, I was consistently grateful for his counsel as a handball player. While his advice wasn’t always easy to hear, it was always delivered with conviction.
It’s not a situation that was not a simple one, but a significant loss for the sport and the community of Celje.
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