Portrait of Tija Vrhovnik

Tija Vrhovnik

Women
Slovenia
Biography
Reason: "One of the guys from the men's [sitting volleyball] team knew me, and he invited me to the training." (ParaVolley Europe Facebook page, 28 Apr 2022) Awards: She was named Young Para Sportswoman of the Year for 2023 by the Slovenian Paralympic Committee. (ParaVolley Slovenia Facebook page, 24 Jan 2024; ParaVolley Europe Facebook page, 24 Jan 2024) She was named Most Valuable Player [MVP] in the women's beach sitting volleyball tournament at the 2022 Slovenia Open. (ParaVolley Europe Facebook page, 03 Aug 2022) Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES She has coached young football players at the ZNK Radomlje club in Slovenia. (znk-radomlje.si, 29 Feb 2024) FURTHER EDUCATION She has studied for a master's degree in psychology at the University of Primorska in Slovenia. (famnit.upr.si, 21 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 10, 1999
Place of ResidenceVODICE
OccupationCoach, Student
EducationPsychology
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachSimon Bozic [club, national]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
World Championships
4Women2022Sarajevo, BIH
13Women2018Netherlands
European Championships
2Women2023Caorle, ITA
4Women2021Kemer, TUR
5Women2019Budapest, HUN
5Women2017Porec, CRO