A symbol of the glorious South, an important part and captain of the powerful Yugoslavia, a legend... A sad day for water polo - Goran Sukno, one of the best players from this region, has passed away.
As reported by the Croatian media, Sukno died at the age of 67 in his native Dubrovnik after a long and serious illness.
"He was a task player in defense, dangerous in attack. Precise to the millimeter. For all coaches, he was the kind of player one could only wish for. Ahead of his time," the Croatian Water Polo Federation once wrote about him.
Sukno originated in Cavtat, and from 1976 to 1986 he wore the cap of Jug, which he took to the top of Europe.
With Yugoslavia, he was the Olympic champion at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, a year later he won silver at the European Championship, while in 1986, as captain, he led the national team to gold at the World Championship in Madrid.
After his playing career, he remained in water polo through management and mentoring roles, and as Jug's sports director, he played a crucial role in the club's reorganization and creating the foundation for new successes for the Dubrovnik giants.
Goran is the father of another famous water polo player - Sandra Sukna.
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