Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2002 at age 30 in Serbia. (Athlete, 15 Oct 2015)
Reason: She was inspired to try table tennis by one of her colleagues. (Athlete, 15 Oct 2015)
Awards: In 2024 she received the February Award in Novi Sad, Serbia. (blic.rs, 08 Feb 2024; rts.rs, 02 Feb 2024)
In 2019 she received the Sretenje Order [the fourth-highest state order of Serbia] from the president of Serbia. (paralympic.rs, 15 Feb 2019)
She was named the 2016 Female Para Athlete of the Year by the Paralympic Committee of Serbia. (b92.net, 14 Mar 2017)
She was named Female Para Star at the 2015 International Table Tennis Federation [ITTF] Star Awards. (ittf.com, 09 Dec 2015)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for a master's degree in sports. (paralympic.org, 04 Jun 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJune 16, 1972
Place of ResidenceNOVI SAD
OccupationAthlete
EducationSport Studies
Languages SpokenEnglish, Serbian
CoachZlatko Kesler [national], SRB; Lazar Kurtes [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Singles - Class 4 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 2 | Women's Team Class 4-5 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 2 | Singles - Class 4 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 2 | Singles - Class 4 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 3 | Women's Team Class 4-5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 4 | Women's Team Class 4-5 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 4 | Women's Team Class 4-5 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Doubles Class 10 W | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 1 | Singles - Class 4 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 1 | Women's Team Class 4-5 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
| 1 | Women's Team Class 4 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 2 | Women's Team Class 4 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 3 | Mixed Doubles Class 7 X | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 4 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 4 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 4 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 9 | Women's Open Wheelchair | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Women's Singles Class 4-5 | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
| 2 | Doubles Class WD5-10 W | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
| 2 | Doubles XD7 X | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
