About Jaroslav Papiernik
Lived 1952 – 2002 (aged 50). Jaroslav Papiernik was a Czech and Slovak handball player.
Jaroslav Papiernik (February 14, 1952, in Hriňová – April 26, 2002, in Považská Bystrica) was a Czechoslovak/Slovak handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics. In 1976 he was part of the Czechoslovak team which finished seventh in the Olympic tournament. He played all five matches and scored five goals.
After his playing career, Papiernik became a handball coach. In 2002, he coached MŠK Považská Bystrica and reached the final of the Slovakian First League play-offs with this club. One day before the final match of the final, he committed suicide by hanging, aged 50. His team went on to win the final game to become the Slovak handball champion.
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Who was Jaroslav Papiernik?
Slovak handball player (1952–2002)
When was Jaroslav Papiernik born?
Jaroslav Papiernik was born on 14 February 1952 in Hriňová.
When did Jaroslav Papiernik die?
Jaroslav Papiernik died on 26 April 2002 in Považská Bystrica.
What was Jaroslav Papiernik's occupation?
Jaroslav Papiernik was a handball player.
What nationality was Jaroslav Papiernik?
Jaroslav Papiernik was Czech and Slovak.
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