Sarajevo

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located at {{coor dm|43|52|N|18|25|E|}}. According to the 1991 census, its population was 429,672; currently estimated at around 290,000.

Sports

One of the most famous things about Sarajevo is that it was the location of the 1984 Winter Olympics. However, sports and sporting events played an important part in Sarajevo life well before the city hosted the games. For instance, one of the city's best-loved sports is football. The two best football clubs, FK Sarajevo and NK ?eljezni?ar, both have a long tradition of competing in European and international cups and tournaments. There are also football clubs in Sarajevo like for example FK Olimpik and others but these clubs are less famous and don't have as long and proud traditions.

Related Topics:
1984 Winter Olympics - Football - FK Sarajevo - NK ?eljezni?ar - FK Olimpik

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Another is basketball. The basketball club KK Bosna Sarajevo won the European championship in 1979. The chess club Bosna Sarajevo has been a championship team since the 1980s. Sarajevo often holds international events and competitions in various other sports as well, such as tennis and kickboxing.

Related Topics:
KK Bosna Sarajevo - 1979 - 1980s - Tennis - Kickboxing

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In 2009, Sarajevo will host the Special Olympic winter games.

Related Topics:
2009 - Special Olympic

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