Portrait of Alexa Szvitacs

Alexa Szvitacs

Singles
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Biography
Started: She began competing in Para table tennis in 2019. Previously she had competed in non-Para table tennis at junior international events. (paralympic.org, 29 Oct 2019) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 20 May 2024) Awards: She was named Female Para Athlete of the Year for 2023 by the Hungarian Table Tennis Association. (gyorplusz.hu, 11 Jan 2024) Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES She was an ambassador for Hungary's Para Sports Day in 2021. "I used to compete in able-bodied sport so I am an authentic link between the worlds of Para sport and able-bodied sport. I believe there is much less difference between the two than people think." (Magyar Paralimpiai Bizottsag YouTube channel, 19 Feb 2021; Facebook page, 10 Feb 2021; jochapress.hu, 09 Feb 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateAugust 1, 1990
OccupationAthlete
EducationSemmelweis University, Budapest, HUN
Languages SpokenHungarian
CoachZsolt Vigh [club]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
3Singles - Class 92020Tokyo, JPN
5Women's Team Class 9-102020Tokyo, JPN
World Championships
1Singles - Class 92022Granada, ESP
5Women's Doubles Class 20 W2022Granada, ESP
9Mixed Doubles Class 17 X2022Granada, ESP
European Championships
2Singles - Class 92023Sheffield, GBR
2Doubles XD17 X2023Sheffield, GBR
3Doubles WD20 W2023Sheffield, GBR