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Sokolovskaya in 2012
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Born 3 January 1983 (1983-01-03) (age 42)
Vologda, Russia
Height 186 cm
Weight 72 kg
Sport
Sport Basketball
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Olympic Games
Bronze 2008 Beijing Team
European Championships
Silver 2005 Turkey Team
Gold 2007 Italy Team

Irina Borisovna Sokolovskaya (born on January 3, 1983) is a talented Russian basketball player. She is famous for being part of the Russian national team. This team won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games. She plays for Dynamo Moscow in Russia's top women's basketball league.

Basketball runs in her family! Her younger sister, Olga, is also a basketball player. Her father, Boris, is a national basketball coach.

Irina's Basketball Journey

Irina Sokolovskaya has played for several basketball teams during her career. Here's a list of the teams she has been a part of:

  • 2000–2003 Chevakata Vologda
  • 2003–2004 Dynamo Moscow
  • 2004–2007 Chevakata Vologda
  • 2007–2008 CSKA Moscow
  • 2009–2010 Chevakata Vologda
  • 2010–2011 Spartak Moscow Region
  • 2011 Chevakata Vologda
  • 2011–Present Dynamo Moscow
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