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Obradovic declines Partizan’s gift during return to Belgrade
Zeljko Obradovic returned to Belgrade as Panathinaikos faced Partizan in a EuroLeague game.
Obradovic, a Serbian coach, previously led Partizan and now coaches Panathinaikos.
Partizan offered him a gift at center court, following its custom of honouring former players and coaches who made a major mark on the club.
Obradovic declined the gift before the game.
The reason was not confirmed, but it was thought to relate to how he left Partizan last season and his relationship with the club’s management.
Partizan fans gave him a warm welcome despite the declined gift.
Zeljko Obradovic declined a gift offered by Partizan during his return to Belgrade.
Partizan hosted Panathinaikos in a EuroLeague game between Obradovic’s former and current clubs.
Fans gave the Serbian coach a warm welcome.
Partizan usually presents gifts to former players and coaches who have made a significant mark on the club.
Eurohoops said Obradovic’s refusal was presumably linked to his departure last season and his relationship with Partizan’s management.
- Who
- Zeljko Obradovic, former Partizan coach and current Panathinaikos coach.
- What
- He declined a gift offered by Partizan.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The Arena in Belgrade.
- Why
- Eurohoops said it was presumably because of how he left the club last season and his relationship with Partizan’s management.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Partizan hosted Panathinaikos in Belgrade, and fans warmly welcomed Obradovic.
Partizan offered Obradovic a gift, which he declined.
- Former club
- Partizan
- Current club
- Panathinaikos
- Game
- EuroLeague
- Location
- The Arena, Belgrade
- Date
- October 13, 2026
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