Tatyana Ivinskaya

Tatyana Ivinskaya

Soviet basketball player, forward
Date of Birth: 27.03.1958
Country: Belarus

Content:
  1. Lidia Barkova: A Soviet Basketball Legend
  2. Professional Career
  3. International Triumphs
  4. - Olympic Gold Medalist (1980)
  5. - Bronze Medalist at the USSR Peoples' Spartakiad (1983)
  6. Post-Basketball Career

Lidia Barkova: A Soviet Basketball Legend

Early Life and Education

Lidia Barkova, a Soviet basketball forward, was born in Minsk, Belarus. She stood at 185 cm tall. Barkova earned her Master's degree in Sport from the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture.

Professional Career

From 1973 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1986, Barkova played for the "Gorizont" basketball club in Minsk. During the 1978-79 season, she represented "Spartak" from Leningrad.

International Triumphs

Barkova's exceptional talent led her to achieve significant international success. She was:

- Olympic Gold Medalist (1980)

- World Champion (1983)
- European Champion (1985)
- Winner of the "Friendship-84" tournament
- Winner of the Goodwill Games (1986)
Domestic Achievements

In addition to her international accolades, Barkova also achieved success within the Soviet Union:

- Bronze Medalist at the USSR Peoples' Spartakiad (1983)

Legacy and Recognition

Barkova's accomplishments earned her the prestigious title of Honored Master of Sports of the USSR in 1980. In recognition of her contributions to Soviet basketball, she was awarded two "For Labor Valor" medals (? and 1985).

Post-Basketball Career

After retiring from basketball, Barkova became an employee of the Sports Department at the Belarusian State University of Economics. She continues to contribute to the sport and inspire future generations of basketball players.

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