Jovica Elezović

Jovica Elezović (; born 2 March 1956) is a Serbian former handball coach and player who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1980 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Club career Elezović started playing handball for his hometown club Vrbas at the age of 19. He also spent one season with Crvenka, before joining Borac Banja Luka in 1977. Over the years, Elezović established himself as one of the best players in Yugoslavia, helping his team win the championship in the 1980–81 season. He also played with Proleter Zrenjanin for one season, before going abroad.

In 1985, Elezović moved to Germany and signed with Reinickendorfer Füchse. He would also play for fellow German teams TuS Hofweier and TUSEM Essen. Before retiring, Elezović spent one season with Spanish club Cajamadrid.

International career At international level, Elezović competed for Yugoslavia in two Olympic tournaments, winning the gold medal in 1984. He was also a regular member of the team that won the 1986 World Championship, where they won gold medals, beating Hungary in the final 24-22.

Coaching career After starting his coaching career at his parent club Vrbas, Elezović spent four seasons as head coach of Partizan, winning three consecutive championships (1992–93, 1993–94, and 1994–95) and two successive cups (1992–93 and 1993–94).

Shortly prior to the 1997 World Championship, Elezović was appointed as head coach for FR Yugoslavia.

Personal life Elezović is the father of fellow handball player Uroš Elezović.

Honours

Player Borac Banja Luka Yugoslav Championship: 1980–81 Yugoslav Cup: 1978–79

Coach Partizan Championship of FR Yugoslavia: 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1998–99 Cup of FR Yugoslavia: 1992–93, 1993–94, 1997–98