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Julija Portjanko

1983 – 2021

Macedonian handball player

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About Julija Portjanko

Lived 1983 – 2021 (aged 38). Julija Portjanko was a Ukrainian and Macedonian handball player.

Julija Portjanko (; born Yuliya Ihorivna Portyanko, ; 20 April 1983 – 12 October 2021), also known as Julija Nikolić (; ), was a Macedonian handball player. She last played for the club ŽRK Vardar and for the Macedonia national team. She represented Macedonia at the 2008 European Women's Handball Championship, where Macedonia finished 7th, and Portjanko was among the top-ten goalscorers at the championship.

On 3 June 2012, after leading Macedonia to qualification for the 2012 European Women's Handball Championship, she announced her retirement from the national team.

Accomplishments WHC Gjorche Petrov Macedonian Macedonian First League: (6): 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Macedonian Cup: (6):2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Uskuder Istanbul Cup Winner :2010 Brest Bretagne Handball Champion :2012 Cup Winner :2012 WHC Vardar Macedonian Macedonian First League:

Macedonian Cup

Women's Regional Handball League

Bucharest Trophy:

Vardar Trophy:

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Important facts

Born
20 April 1983, Dnipro
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 October 2021, Skopje
Occupation
Handball player
Nationality
Ukraine, North Macedonia
Also known as
Julija Nikolić

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Julija Portjanko?

Macedonian handball player (1983–2021)

When was Julija Portjanko born?

Julija Portjanko was born on 20 April 1983 in Dnipro.

When did Julija Portjanko die?

Julija Portjanko died on 12 October 2021 in Skopje.

What was Julija Portjanko's occupation?

Julija Portjanko was a handball player.

What nationality was Julija Portjanko?

Julija Portjanko was Ukrainian and Macedonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Julija Portjanko

· Wikidata: Q621387

· DBpedia: Julija Portjanko

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