Marika Kardinar (born 26 August 1953 in Dobrovnik[1]) 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.[1] She was chosen as the Slovenian Sportwoman of the Year in 1992.[2]