Damir Rukavina

Damir Rukavina is a Croatian politician and former professional basketball player who served as the Mayor of Crikvenica for 15 years, from 2009 until his resignation in 2024. Before entering politics, he was a notable basketball player for Lokomotiva Zagreb, where he participated in the 1970-71 national championship and won the Radivoj Korać Cup in 1972. During the 1990s, he served as a participant in the Croatian War of Independence, receiving several decorations for his service. He is a member of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ).