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New Krim Captain Nina Zulić: This Season Will Stay in My Heart
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New Krim Captain Nina Zulić: This Season Will Stay in My Heart

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Nina Zulić has become captain of Krim OTP Group Mercator, which is entering its 32nd consecutive Women’s Champions League season.
  • The Ljubljana-born player says the captaincy carries a major responsibility because she wants to set an example for teammates and younger generations.
  • Zulić describes Krim and Ljubljana as her home and promises an energetic style of play.

Nina Zulić will lead Krim OTP Group Mercator into its 32nd consecutive Women’s Champions League season as the club’s new captain.

The handball player began her first steps in the sport in Ljubljana, where Krim is based. She says the captain’s armband represents responsibility, both toward her teammates and toward younger generations.

“Krim is my home, Ljubljana is my home. I grew up here, took my first handball steps here, and I think I may be the one who best understands what it means to carry this crest and this jersey,” Zulić said.

She expects Krim to play quickly, aggressively and with determination in the new season. For Zulić, the appointment links the club’s future campaign with the place where her own handball career began.

Krim is my home, Ljubljana is my home. I grew up here, took my first handball steps here, and I think I may be the one who best understands what it means to carry this crest and this jersey.

— Nina ZulićThe new Krim captain explained why leading the Ljubljana club carries particular responsibility for her.
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