Bojana Popovic Joins Danish National Handball Team as Assistant Coach

Danish Handball team strengthens coaching staff with Bojana Popovic

Bojana Popovic joins Denmark's national handball team as assistant coach, bringing her expertise to prepare for the 2025 IHF Women's World Championship.

“With a professional approach and exceptional knowledge, she helped Budućnost to keep its place in the EHF Champions League...”

Bojana Popovic is now free to focus on her new role as assistant coach for the Danish national team, having mutually agreed to part ways with Montenegrin club ŽRK Budućnost. Popovic had been working with the club for five years, serving as a player, assistant coach, sports director and head coach, and made significant contributions to the team's success.

During her tenure, Popovic helped Budućnost maintain its spot in the EHF Champions League and develop numerous talented players who became key members of the Montenegrin national team. Her achievements include winning a bronze medal at the 2022 European Championship as the coach of Montenegro.

Key Details of Bojana Popovic's Career:

Playing Career: Popovic played for top clubs like Slagelse DT, Viborg HK and ŽRK Budućnost, winning multiple titles including the Champions League and Danish Championship.

Coaching Career: She coached ŽRK Budućnost from 2020 to 2025, leading the team to several domestic titles and maintaining its EHF Champions League spot.

New Role: Popovic joined Helle Thomsen's coaching staff for the Danish national team in August 2025, preparing for the 2025 IHF Women's World Championship.

Zoran Abramovic has taken over as the new head coach of ŽRK Budućnost, bringing over 30 years of experience in professional handball.

ŽRK Budućnost has appointed Zoran Abramović as their new head coach, replacing Bojana Popović, who has parted ways with the club. Abramović, an experienced coach with over 30 years of experience in professional handball, will make his debut this Saturday when OTP Group Budućnost hosts European champion Győr in the 3rd round of the EHF Champions League.

About Zoran Abramović's Background

• Abramović is a seasoned coach with extensive experience, holding the highest EHF diploma - Master Coach.

• He has coached various teams, from youth to senior levels, and has been a selector in all younger age groups.

• Abramović has worked with RK Lovćen, leading them to three Montenegrin Championship titles and four Cup wins.

• He has also been the coach of the Montenegrin men's national team in the under-16 age group and the Kuwaiti national team in the under-21 age group.

Bojana Popović's Contribution

Popović made significant contributions to ŽRK Budućnost as a player, first assistant in the professional staff, sports director, and coach.

“As a player, first assistant in the professional staff, sports director, and coach, Popović made an immeasurable contribution to the work and results of our club," the team stated.

She helped the club maintain its place in the EHF Champions League and be competitive in the elite ranks of European handball.

Popović led the Montenegrin national team to a bronze medal at the 2022 EHF European Championship.

“With a professional approach and exceptional knowledge, she helped Budućnost to keep its place in the EHF Champions League and be competitive in the elite ranks of European handball, and she made a key contribution to the development of numerous players who became the backbone of the Montenegrin national team.”

Bojana Popović joined the Denmark women's national handball team as an assistant coach in August 2025, working alongside head coach Helle Thomsen to prepare for the 2025 IHF Women's World Championship. This appointment leverages Popović's extensive experience as a player and coach, having won six Champions League titles and led Montenegro to a bronze medal at the 2022 European Championship.

Bojana Popovic is no longer ZRK Buducnost coach! https://t.co/Yf8MvVw91B

— Handball Planet (@Handball_Planet) September 23, 2025

Details of Bojana Popović's Appointment

Contract Duration: Popović signed a contract until December 31, 2026

Role: Assistant coach to Helle Thomsen

Preparation: The duo is preparing for the 2025 IHF Women's World Championship, scheduled from November 26 to December 14

Team's Recent Performance: Denmark has consistently performed well in major competitions, securing bronze medals at the 2021 and 2023 World Championships and finishing second at the 2022 and 2024 European Championships

Popović's expertise is expected to enhance Denmark's chances in upcoming tournaments. Helle Thomsen expressed enthusiasm about working with Popović, citing her passion for handball and ability to energize the Scandinavian culture with her Eastern European background.