ŽARKO DOLINAR

Croatian scientist and table tennis player (Koprivnica, July 3, 1920th - Basel, March 9, 2003.).

He received his PhD at the Veterinary Faculty of 1959th Since 1961. And worked in the Department of Anatomy, University of Basel. He is Associate Professor of Medicine (from the 1969th to 1985th), and a lecturer at the School of Dental Medicine (from the 1978th ​​to 1983rd) in Basel. As a 14-year-old Zarko be accepted ping-pong after he broke his leg playing soccer. Because the home was forced to sit and play it on the table size of 150 cm. First he had his racket handle, and Zarko Dolinar propped the other side of the racket with your fingers and that is why you are so inclined toward penholder and played all his life. He was the first Croatian to win a medal at the World Championships (Cairo 1939). And the first Croatian athlete who ever won the world title. In 1954. declared the best athlete and Jugoslavije.Svjetski Croatian Champion, multiple National Table Tennis Champion. Zarko has met showcases valuable trophies and awards from many venues, from the first award to bronze INK cups and eight medals from world championships. Partnered Subotica Vilim Harangozo won the World Cup 1954th at London's Wembley Stadium, and it is the pearl of his career. String is 25 more trophies from international competitions and tournaments. With ease he played, never tired or exhausted, although he practiced a little unbelievable. At that time he played table tennis racket with a larger, far larger than today's racquets. He was a master of brilliant reflexes and excellent anticipation. A rational player, a great tactician format. In the main game, he was a powerful weapon forhånd-drive, especially the parallels. Risky shots confounded the opponents. Penholderaša Dolinar rightly include the precursors of the later attacks tajfunskih Asians - Japanese and Chinese. He received the State Award for Sport "Franjo Bucar," Lifetime Achievement 2002nd year. The holder of the title Righteous among the nations of Israel.