Each game for Grobari starts hours before the game with a march to the Pionir Hall or the Belgrade Arena. During warm-up the players and the club are serenaded by the melodic and perfectly rhymed old song "I Love Partizan". Throughout the match there is hardly anyone sitting. Post match and in the dying seconds Grobari sing: "Chasovi ljubavi" (literal translation: Times of Love / Moments of Devotion) which has become a trademark of the new Grobari generation and a song that perfectly depicts dynamic and the unbreakable bond between Grobari and Partizan. It also helps that Serbians are traditionally very passionate and proud people. To learn more about Grobari, their songs (English translation) and their impact go to Grobari section via the navigation bar.
Chorus: "Even when you are not 1st, and even when the whistles are heard (boooos), even then ohh Partizan, so you know - I will love you" .It's sang after a defeat for up to 30 min. Players regularly come out to acknowledge the "Grobari" and continue in singing other Partizan songs. This belief, conviction and trust of Grobari that the players have done and always will put forth every once of effort goes beyond traditional reaction of disappointment and anger after one's team loss. In return the players dig deeper and follow Vujisevic's lead (despite overwhelming odds as underdogs and at time horrendously difficult circumstances).This unwavering commitment from the players is elevating their average abilities to mere immortal achievements.
There is only one place in the world where this professional sports' phenomenon of mutual respect and magical synergy exists. A phenomenon that clearly produces intangibles that have an influence beyond a single game (to put in 16hrs/day practices and dog fight in every match). It is Pionir Hall / Belgrade Area in Belgrade, Serbia during KK Partizan matches. Home to Grobari, gymnasium of KK Partizan and theater of devotion and dreams. If you consider yourself a sport fan, this is the experience you must witness live, regardless of your background.