Didier Dinart


Didier Dinart is a French retired handball player and current coach.
During his playing days, he played for the internationally renowned BM Ciudad Real handball team in Spain. Before joining BM Ciudad Real, he played for Montpellier HB of which is currently one of the best French clubs.
He was a highly skilled defensive player, and is widely regarded as one of the world's best handball defensive players. This effectiveness has granted him the nickname of La Roca in Spain.
He is also one of the most enduring players of the national team: his first appearance on the team was on 20 December 1996 against Croatia. He won all three major titles in handball. He has represented France at four Olympic Games, including winning the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.

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