Anikó Kovacsics facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anikó Cirjenics-Kovacsics
Personal information
Born	(1991-08-29) 29 August 1991 (age 34) Nagyatád, Hungary
Nationality	Hungarian
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Club information
Current club	Retired
Youth career
Team
	Berzence
	Csurgói NKC
	BerzenceNagyatádi NKK
Senior clubs
Years	Team
2006–2016	Győri ETO KC
2016–2024	Ferencvárosi TC
National team 1
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2021	Hungary	143	(310)
Medal record European Championship Bronze 2012 Serbia
1 National team caps and goals correct as of 4 August 2021

Anikó Cirjenics-Kovacsics (born on August 29, 1991) is a famous Hungarian handball player. She recently retired after playing for Ferencvárosi TC. Anikó also played for the Hungarian national team. She is known for her skills as a centre back, which is like the main playmaker in handball.

Anikó's Early Career in Handball

Anikó started playing handball when she was just 10 years old. She loved the sport from a young age. In 2006, when she was 15, she joined a big club called Győri ETO KC. She quickly became a key player on their main team. Many people thought she would become as good as Anita Görbicz, another amazing handball player.

Moving to a New Team

Anikó played for Győri ETO KC for ten years. She helped them win many games. However, she really wanted to play as a centre back, which is her favorite position. Sometimes, she had to play on the left wing instead. So, in 2016, she decided to join a different team, Ferencvárosi TC. This move allowed her to play in the position she loved most.

Playing for Hungary's National Team

Anikó first played for the Hungarian national team on September 22, 2009. This was a big moment in her career. She represented Hungary in many important international competitions.

Major Tournaments and Games

Anikó played for Hungary at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. She also took part in five World Championships. These were in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019. She also played in five European Championships. These were in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2020. In one exciting game during the 2018–19 Women's EHF Champions League season, Anikó scored an amazing 15 goals against SG BBM Bietigheim.

Anikó's Amazing Achievements

Anikó has won many awards and championships throughout her career. She has been part of winning teams and has also received individual honors.

Team Successes

• Hungarian League (Nemzeti Bajnokság I):
  • Winner: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2021
• Hungarian Cup (Magyar Kupa):
  • Winner: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024
• EHF Champions League:
  • Winner: 2013, 2014
  • Finalist: 2009, 2012, 2016, 2023
  • Semifinalist: 2010, 2011
• Women's 19 European Championship:
  • Silver Medalist: 2009
• European Championship:
  • Bronze Medalist: 2012

Individual Awards and Honors

Anikó has also been recognized for her personal talent:

• Hungarian Handballer of the Year: 2018
• Hungarian Junior Handballer of the Year: 2009, 2010
• Junior Prima Award: 2010
• All-Star Team Best Centre Back of the EHF Champions League: 2015
• All-Star Team Best Left Wing of the EHF Champions League: 2016

Anikó's Family Life

Anikó comes from a family of athletes. She has two younger brothers, Péter and Ferenc. Both of them are also professional handball players. Anikó is married to Miklós Cirjenics, who is a Hungarian judoka, a martial artist who practices judo. Their son, Marcell, was born in June 2022.

Images for kids

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  Kovacsics in 2011

External Links

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• Profile on Győri Audi ETO KC Official Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20100901024159/http://www.gyorietokc.hu/csapat/kovacsics-aniko/18
• Career statistics at Worldhandball