Enver Idrizi

Enver Idrizi (born 4 August 1966[1]) is a former karateka and former World Champion. He is an ethnic Albanian,[2] born in Skopje,[1] SFR Yugoslavia. He was the karate champion of Yugoslavia at the age of 16. The day he won his first medal for Croatia was the day Croatia was officially recognized as an independent country. Because of him, karate has become a popular trophy sport in Croatia since Croatia's independence.

Enver Idrizi
Born (1966-08-04) 4 August 1966
Skopje, SR Macedonia, SFR Yugoslavia
ResidenceNeuss, Germany
Division+80 kg
StyleKarate (Kumite)
Notable club(s)Tempo Zagreb[1]
last updated on: 1995

He played a role in the 1996 movie Ne zaboravi me ("Don't forget me"), directed by Jakov Sedlar.

Idrizi is a recipient of the Order of Danica Hrvatska with the face of Franjo Bučar.[3]

References

  1. "Idrizi, Enver". Croatian Encyclopedia (in Croatian). Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  2. "The Mayor of the Municipality of Cair Mr.Ganiu welcomed the world champion of Karate, Enver Idrizi". cair.gov.mk. Čair Municipality. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  3. "Odluka kojom se odlikuju Redom Danice hrvatske s likom Franje Bučara". Narodne novine (in Croatian). 1995 (46). 7 July 1995. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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