RK Izvidac
Wikipedia - RK Izviđač
RK Izviđač (Croatian: Rukometni klub Izviđač, English: Handball Club Izviđač) is a team handball club from Ljubuški, Bosnia and Herzegovina, RK Izviđač competes in the Handball Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with nine titles won it is the most successful team in the country.
History
The club was founded in 1956 as Omladinski Rukometni Klub Partizan Ljubuški. In socialist Yugoslavia, Izviđač played a subordinate role among the other handball clubs in the state. The club has won the unified first division in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the Premijer Liga 9 times: in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023. The club won the Handball Cup of Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 times: in 1999, 2002 and 2022. They made their first appearance on the international cup circuit in the EHF City Cup in the 1998/99 season, which ended quickly after two heavy defeats against RK Lovćen. The club played for the first time in the EHF Cup Winners' Cup in the 1999/2000 season, in the EHF Champions League in the 2000/2001 season, and in the EHF Cup in the 2002/2003 season.
The team's home arena is the Sports Hall Babovac, which has a seating capacity of 2,500 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a stylized eagle with the team's name written in bold letters.
RK Izvidac is known for its strong defense and fast-paced offense, which is led by a talented group of players. The team has a loyal fan base and is supported by fans from all over the country.
In addition to their success on the court, RK Izvidac is also involved in various community initiatives and works to promote the sport of handball in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The team is committed to developing young talent and has a strong youth program that helps to identify and train future stars of the sport.
Overall, RK Izvidac is a respected and successful handball team that is known for its commitment to excellence both on and off the court.