Yelena Pavlova
Yelena Pavlova (born December 12, 1978) is a retired volleyball player from Kazakhstan, born in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, who captained the Kazakhstan Women's National Team. She played a significant role in the team's qualification for the 2008 Summer Olympics after participating in the 2008 FIVB Women's World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Japan, where Kazakhstan finished in fifth place. Pavlova was recognized as the "Best Scorer" of the tournament alongside Puerto Rico's Karina Ocasio.[1]
Pavlova played for several clubs throughout her career, including VC Zhetysu during the 2012-2013 season.[2]
Career
Pavlova began her professional career in Kazakhstan and became one of the country's most recognized volleyball players. Her leadership and performance in international competitions helped elevate Kazakhstan’s presence in world volleyball.
She was instrumental in the success of Rahat CSKA, leading the team to victory in the 2007 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. During the tournament, she won multiple individual awards, including "Most Valuable Player" and "Best Spiker."[3]
Clubs
Rahat CSKA (2007)
VC Zhetysu (2012-2013)
Awards
Individual
2007 Asian Club Championship "Most Valuable Player"[4]
2007 Asian Club Championship "Best Spiker"[5]
2008 Olympic Qualifier "Best Scorer"[6]
Clubs
- 2007 Asian Club Championship -
Champion, with Rahat CSKA [7]
References
- ^ "Puerto Rico's Ocasio and Pavlova top scorers of Olympic qualifier". FIVB. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Yelena Pavlova - Clubs". Volleybox. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Asian Club Volleyball Championship 2007 Results and Awards". Asian Volleyball Confederation. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Asian Club Volleyball Championship 2007 Awards". Asian Volleyball Confederation. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Asian Club Volleyball Championship 2007 Awards". Asian Volleyball Confederation. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Puerto Rico's Ocasio and Pavlova top scorers of Olympic qualifier". FIVB. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Asian Club Volleyball Championship 2007 Results". Asian Volleyball Confederation. Retrieved 2024-03-28.