List of Bosniak sportspeople

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This is a list of historical and living Bosniaks (of Bosnia or the Bosnian diaspora) who are famous or notable sportspeople.

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Basketball

Football (soccer)

Handball

Martial arts

Volleyball

Other

Tennis

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