Field of Expertise

an expert in the field of judo, particularly competing in the women’s +78 kg division. Her remarkable achievements include multiple European medals, world championship titles, and Olympic participation1

Contact Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakyca/

Professional Career

Education and Early Beginnings:

• Completed primary and secondary education in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Attended the Educational Faculty in Travnik.
• Graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Education.

Champion Achievements:

• European Championships:
  • Silver medal in 2014 (Montpellier)
  • Silver medal in 2018 (Tel Aviv)
  • Bronze medal in 2017 (Warsaw)
• World Championships:
  • Bronze medal in 2018
  • Silver medal in 2017 (Open category)
• European Games:
  • Silver medal in 2019 (Minsk) – the only European Games medal for Bosnia and Herzegovina
• World Judo Juniors Championships:
  • Gold medal in 2009 (still the only world title in any Olympic sport for Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Notable wins over Olympic medalists, including Emilie Andeol, Iryna Kindzerska, Yu Song, Kanae Yamabe, and Lucija Polavder.
• European Judo Championships:
  • Among the top competitors in the +78 kg category with four medals since its introduction in 1998.
• Achieved World No. 1 ranking in the +78 kg category for seniors in 2018.
• Represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.
• Flag bearer at the 2020 Summer Olympics alongside Amel Tuka.

Accolades and Recognition:

• Named Best Bosnia and Herzegovina Athlete multiple times by:
  • Sports Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Olympic Committee
  • Nezavisne newspaper
• Received the prestigious April 6 Award from the City of Sarajevo in 2010.

Larisa Cerić’s dedication and remarkable achievements have made her a sports icon in Bosnia and Herzegovina.