The Finnish Fencing and 5-match Association told about the sad news.
Jouko Pakarinen is gone. Jarno Jew
5-match professional coach and former contestant Jouko Pakarinen is dead. The Finnish Fencing and 5-match Association reported the sad news On Facebook.
-Jouko Pakarinen, a long-term and active professional coach and influencer of a modern 5-match, has died with a short-term illness.
Pakarinen won numerous Finnish championships in the 5 match. At his best, he finished seventh in the World Cup.
“His importance for a modern 5 match in Finland has been really great and the sport community will miss his skills and professionalism,” says the union.