Alen Šćuric Removed from Croatian Majorette Leadership

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1. smijeniti
   ukloniti osobu s funkcije ili položaja ↩︎
2. Savez (m.)
   organizacija sastavljena od više članova ili grupa s zajedničkim ciljem ↩︎
3. incident (m.)
   neugodan događaj ili sukob ↩︎
4. navodan
   koji je tvrdio, ali nije dokazano da je istinit ↩︎
5. istraga (f.)
   proces prikupljanja informacija da bi se otkrila istina o nečemu ↩︎
6. zabrana (f.)
   odluka ili zakon koji sprečava nešto ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: Why was Alen Šćuric removed from his position?

Question: What was Alen Šćuric accused of doing?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
smijeniti	dismiss
Savez (m.)	association
incident (m.)	incident
navodan	alleged
istraga (f.)	investigation
zabrana (f.)	prohibition

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The controversy began during the public celebration welcoming the Croatian handball team. Reports state that Šćuric confronted and shouted at an 18-year-old majorette for allegedly obstructing the path of a prominent handball player, Domagoj Duvnjak. The event was captured on video, which sparked public outrage and prompted criticisms from both the media and former majorettes about similar past incidents.

Šćuric defended his actions, stating that he merely raised his voice due to professional standards and denied any claims of abuse or harassment. Nevertheless, following a thorough investigation conducted by the Zagreb police, he was accused of behaving in a particularly brazen manner in public and of demeaning the majorette based on her gender.

As a result, Šćuric has not only lost his leadership role but also his position as a judge within the federation. Furthermore, a restraining order has been issued, preventing him from contacting the majorette involved in the incident. The police have urged any individuals who may have witnessed or experienced inappropriate behaviour to come forward.

Amidst the public backlash, Šćuric claimed that he has received numerous threats and lamented the toll this situation has taken on his personal and professional life. While he maintains his innocence, the broader implications of the incident have led to widespread discussions about professional conduct and gender equality within public events in Croatia.

The incident continues to draw attention as public discourse examines both individual accountability and the responsibilities of organisations in ensuring a respectful environment for all participants.

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