Alen Šćuric Removed from Croatian Majorette Leadership

Learner News | 10/02/2025

Today, Croatian Learner News is about a major shake-up in the Croatian Majorette Alliance following troubling allegations against Alen Šćuric. Explore the details surrounding his dismissal and the events leading up to it.

Alen Šćuric Removed from Croatian Majorette Leadership

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The news in Croatian

Alen Šćuric je smijenjen1 s mjesta voditelja Saveza2 mažoretkinja Hrvatske nakon incidenta3 u Zagrebu. Sukobio se s 18-godišnjom mažoretkinjom zbog navodnog4 ometanja rukometaša. Nakon istrage5 , optužen je za neprimjereno ponašanje. Izgubio je sudijske dužnosti i dobio zabranu6 prilaska mažoretkinji.

  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

Alen Šćuric has been dismissed from his role as the head of the Croatian Majorette Federation following an incident in Zagreb. He had a confrontation with an 18-year-old majorette over an alleged interference with handball players. After an investigation, he was accused of inappropriate conduct. He lost his judging duties and was issued a restraining order against approaching the majorette.

Text Comprehension

Question: Why was Alen Šćuric removed from his position?

He was removed due to inappropriate behavior and an incident with an 18-year-old majorette.

Question: What was Alen Šćuric accused of doing?

He was accused of inappropriate behavior and interfering with handball players.

Vocabulary

CroatianEnglish
smijenitidismiss
Savez (m.)association
incident (m.)incident
navodanalleged
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.

Alen Šćuric Removed from Croatian Majorette Leadership
Alen Šćuric Removed from Croatian Majorette Leadership

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.

Info: “Croatian Learner News” is a service from “Let’s Learn Croatian”, a language school offering a wide range of online Croatian courses. With our flexible and accessible options, you can easily learn Croatian online at your own pace.


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