Marika Kardinar

{{Short description|Slovene bowler}}

Marika Kardinar (born 26 August 1953 in Dobrovnik{{cite web|title=Marika Kardinar |publisher=Obrazi slovenskih pokrajin |url=https://www.obrazislovenskihpokrajin.si/en/oseba/kardinar-marika/|accessdate=15 February 2022 }}) is a Slovenian nine-pin bowler and a coach.

Kardinar joined the bowling club Čarda from Murska Sobota in 1972. She became a member of the Slovenian team in 1981. During her competitive career, she won 40 medals at international competitions, including three individual and five team golds at the World Championships. She was chosen as the Slovenian Sportwoman of the Year in 1992.{{cite web|title=Športniki leta Peter Prevc, Tina Trstenjak in slovenski hokejisti |publisher=RTVSlo.si |url=https://www.rtvslo.si/sport/preostali-sporti/sportniki-leta-peter-prevc-tina-trstenjak-in-slovenski-hokejisti/409964|accessdate=10 February 2022 }}