1. Life and Career Beginnings
Aleksandra Privalova's early life in Belarus laid the foundation for her career in table tennis, which saw her achieve her first significant international recognition in 2006.
1.1. Birth and Early Life
Aleksandra Privalova was born on 29 October 1987, in Minsk, which was then part of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic and is now the capital of Belarus. She holds Belarusian nationality.
1.2. Early Career and Initial Achievements
Privalova began her professional table tennis career, showing promise from a young age. Her early activities culminated in a notable achievement at the 2006 World Table Tennis Championships. At this event, held in Bremen, Germany, Privalova was part of the Belarusian national team that secured a team bronze medal. This marked one of her earliest key accomplishments on the international stage.
2. Major International Competitions
Throughout her career, Aleksandra Privalova has competed in several major international table tennis competitions, including the World Championships and multiple editions of the Olympic Games.
2.1. World Championships
Privalova's most significant achievement at the World Table Tennis Championships came in 2006, during the tournament held in Bremen, Germany. As a member of the Belarusian national team, she earned a bronze medal in the team event. This medal represented a major milestone in her early international career.
2.2. Olympic Games
Aleksandra Privalova represented Belarus in the table tennis events at two consecutive Summer Olympics.
Her first Olympic appearance was at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. Competing in the women's singles event, she successfully advanced past the first round by defeating Han Xing. However, her campaign concluded in the second round, where she was eliminated by Liu Jia.
Privalova also participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She again represented Belarus in the table tennis competition.