Mirsad Milavić
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 October 1948 |
| Nationality | Bosnian |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1964–1976 |
| Career history | |
| 1964–1976 | Bosna |
| Career highlights | |
| Sixth of April Award, 2009 | |
Mirsad Milavić (born 13 October 1948) is a Bosnian former basketball player, sports administrator, and lawyer. He spent his entire playing career with KK Bosna and later became a club executive and a prominent figure in basketball administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Early life and education
Milavić was born in Mostar and grew up in Sarajevo. He graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Sarajevo and later established a private law practice.[1]
Playing career
Milavić began playing for KK Bosna in 1964 and remained with the club throughout his entire playing career. He retired from professional basketball in 1976 after more than a decade with the Sarajevo team.[2]
Administrative career
After retiring as a player, Milavić became involved in sports administration, particularly within KK Bosna, where he later served as general manager.[3]
From 1999 to 2007 he served as president of the Professional Council of the Basketball Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. From 2007 to 2012 he was a member of the basketball federation’s governing board.[4]
He has also been active in public discussions about the organization and financial situation of basketball clubs and sports institutions.[5]
Awards and recognition
Milavić is a recipient of the Sixth of April Award, one of the highest honors awarded by the City of Sarajevo for outstanding contributions to society.[6]
Professional career
Outside basketball, Milavić works as a lawyer and runs a private law firm.[7]
References
- ^ "Mirsad Milavic profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Noć kada Sarajevo nije spavalo". Furaj.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Bosna od imovine nema ništa". SportSport.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Milavić pozvao sve članove". Infobiro.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Bosna od imovine nema ništa". SportSport.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Šestoaprilska nagrada za 2009. godinu". Grad Sarajevo (in Bosnian). Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Mirsad Milavic profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 16 February 2026.