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Sikora Island
Sikora ( ) is a surname of Polish language origin. It is related to the Czech and Slovak surname Sýkora. All are derived from a Slavic word for birds of the Paridae (tit) family, which was used as a nickname for a small, agile person. ''Dictionary of American Family Names'' 2013, Oxford University Pressas cited by ancestry.com/ref> People * Adrian Sikora (born 1980), Polish footballer * Dariusz Sikora (born 1958), Polish ice hockey player * Elżbieta Sikora (born 1943), Polish composer * Éric Sikora (born 1968), French footballer * Franz Sikora (1863-1902), Austrian explorer * Jorge Sikora (born 2002), Polish footballer * Joseph Sikora (born 1976), American actor * Kacper Sikora (born 1992), Polish singer * Karol Sikora (born 1948), British oncologist * Kate Sikora (born 1980), American singer songwriter * Krzysztof Gustaw Sikora (born 1954), Polish politician—chairperson of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Regional Assembly * Krzysztof Ryszard Sikora (born 1959), Polish politicia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polish Language
Polish (, , or simply , ) is a West Slavic languages, West Slavic language of the Lechitic languages, Lechitic subgroup, within the Indo-European languages, Indo-European language family, and is written in the Latin script. It is primarily spoken in Poland and serves as the official language of the country, as well as the language of the Polish diaspora around the world. In 2024, there were over 39.7 million Polish native speakers. It ranks as the sixth-most-spoken among languages of the European Union. Polish is subdivided into regional Dialects of Polish, dialects. It maintains strict T–V distinction pronouns, Honorifics (linguistics), honorifics, and various forms of formalities when addressing individuals. The traditional 32-letter Polish alphabet has nine additions (, , , , , , , , ) to the letters of the basic 26-letter Latin alphabet, while removing three (x, q, v). Those three letters are at times included in an extended 35-letter alphabet. The traditional set compri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Sikora
Kate Sikora is an American singer songwriter from New Jersey living in Japan. Sikora released her debut album ''Grace in Rotation'' in America in 2005. Shortly afterwards, Sikora was discovered on Myspace by Japanese indie rockers Apartment and invited to perform in Japan, initiating a love affair with the country. After permanently settling in Tokyo, she joined forces with Lindsay Lueders to form ''The Loyal We''. Their indie folk music caught the attention of Japanese record labe''Contrarede''ref name="Contrarede Artist: Kate Sikora"> and they released their debut album''Homes''ref name="Homes"> in January 2010. Only a few months before, in September 2009, Sikora's solo albu''Grace in Rotation''had been rereleased in Japan on the same label. The album drew comparisons to the music of Kristin Hersh, Sheryl Crow and The album received positive reviews in Japan and she became the first female foreign musician to perform on the Rookie a Go Go Stage at thFuji Rock Festival Soon af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Sikora
Victor Tadeusz Sikora (born 11 April 1978) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Sikora began his career at the Go Ahead Eagles youth academy and worked his way into the first team, debuting as a 16-year-old. He quickly grew out to become a prolific scorer from midfield, prompting a move to Vitesse in 1999 before being signed by Dutch giants Ajax in 2002, where he appeared in the UEFA Champions League group stage together with players such as Zlatan Ibrahimović, Rafael van der Vaart and Wesley Sneijder. Following successive injuries and loans to SC Heerenveen and NAC Breda, he signed a permanent deal with the latter in 2006. In the later stages of his career, Sikora had brief spells playing in the United States and Australia before announcing his retirement in 2012. Sikora earned six caps for the Netherlands between 2001 and 2002, before surcoming to Donegal Celtic in a 4-1 loss in the Morley Cup final, 2023 Club career Go Ahead Eagles Born in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomasz Sikora
Tomasz Sikora (born 21 December 1973) is a former Poland, Polish biathlon, biathlete. Life and career Sikora was born in Wodzisław Śląski. In 1993, he finished second in 10 km sprint at the Junior World Championships in Ruhpolding. He was world champion in 1995 (20 km), runner-up in the world championships in 2004 (also 20 km) and bronze medalist in 1997 (team competition). On 25 February 2006 he was placed second in the 15 km mass start at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, winning the second and final medal for Poland in those Olympic Games, Olympics. On 23 March 2006 Sikora won the IBU World Cup sprint title, beating Ole Einar Bjørndalen by 5 points. On January 10, 2009, he took the lead in the overall world cup classification, which he lost 42 days later. At last he was 2nd in overall IBU World Cup 2009 and 2nd in IBU World Cup 2009 sprint. He was chosen the best biathlete 2009, in voting of national team coaches. In 2010 he won the fans' award. Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Sikora
Shane Sikora (born 11 March 1977) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). A versatile and athletic wingman, Sikora had a brief but notable AFL career before continuing at state level in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). Early life and junior football Sikora was born in Victoria and developed as a footballer in the state's country regions. He played junior football with the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, a major under-18 competition in Victoria known for producing elite-level players. His performance at junior level, particularly with the Bushrangers, attracted the attention of AFL recruiters. AFL career Sikora was selected by the West Coast Eagles with the 12th pick in the 1994 AFL draft, a pick acquired through a trade with Collingwood Football Club for Lee Walker. He did not make his senior debut until Round 21 of the 1996 AFL season, playing against Essendon Football Club at Subiaco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
