Siniša Kisić

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameSiniša•Kisić
Used nameSiniša•Kisić
Born6 August 1954 in Brčko, Brčko Distrikt (BIH)
Died6 May 2020 (aged 65 years 9 months) in Brčko, Brčko Distrikt (BIH)
NOC Bosnia and Herzegovina

Biography

Following a successful career as a volleyball player, Siniša Kisić became a leading sports administrator and political figure in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kisić represented the Yugoslavia national volleyball team in almost 100 matches, including being a member of their gold medal winning squad at the 1975 Mediterranean Games. After his playing career he worked as a commercial director before becoming a councillor in his hometown of Brčko in the 1990s, and eventually the mayor of the district. From June 2008 to September 2009, from January 2013 to December 2014, and again from March 2018 to July 2019, Kisić served as president of the National Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also served as the first President of the United Volleyball Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
President Olimpijski komitet Bosne i Hercegovine 2008—2009 BIH Siniša Kisić
President Olimpijski komitet Bosne i Hercegovine 2013—2014 BIH Siniša Kisić
President Olimpijski komitet Bosne i Hercegovine 2018—2019 BIH Siniša Kisić

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