to the Danube river and the forests, it is gathering place for fishermen and hunters. There is also an annual gathering called (Apatin Fishermen Nights), which has taken place for the last forty some years. usually starts on July 1, and lasts five or seven days. Sport Apatin has a rich history in sports. Željko Rebrača is by far the most famous athlete from this area, but in the past, Apatin has had athletes represent Yugoslavia (and now Serbia) on the international stage. Today, some of the well known professional sports clubs are: FK Mladost - member of the Serbia First League Soccer Association RK Apatin - member of the Serbia Second League Handball Association Notable natives and residents Paul Abraham, composer of Jewish-Hungarian descent Frank Dancevic, Serbian-Canadian tennis player whose father hails from Apatin Nenad Medić, poker player Gyula Pártos, Hungarian architect Željko Rebrača, basketball player Ervin Šinko, writer of Croatian–Hungarian descent See also List of places in Serbia Municipalities of Serbia West Bačka District Gallery References Further reading Rajić, Rade, and Dragan Radonić. Apatin i despot Stefan Lazarević. Opštinski kulturni centar, 2002. External links Apatin vesti www.soapatin.org Apatin Forum Castle Fernbach, Apatin Places in Bačka Populated places in West Bačka District Municipalities and cities of Vojvodina Towns in Serbia