Education
Prior to the war he graduated from Wingate College of Physical Education and began studying in the United States.
Prior to the war he graduated from Wingate College of Physical Education and began studying in the United States.
Kalina began practicing sports at the age of 10. In 1966 he transferred to Hapoel Herzliya, in which he played until he was injured during the Yom Kippur War. Kalina returned to Israel to join the Israel Defense Forces during the war.
On 18 October 1973, he was in a half-track in Syrian territory.
The task they were sent for was aborted and Kalina and his team remained within Syrian borders until they could retreat. The half-track was spotted and attacked.
Two of Kalina"s team members were killed and his own leg was amputated. During his rehabilitation he studied law, but focused his interest in sports.
In 1974 he established a volleyball team in the rehabilitation center he practiced in, and began serving as its coach.
As both player and coach he shared three gold medals and one silver medal at the Paralympic Games. In 1992 they reached sixth place. Kalina was active in sports until the early 2000s (decade).
He also completed Master of Business Administration studies and a Master of Arts in political science, while working for Tel Aviv University and the Prime Minister" General’ s Office.
He was a member of Hapoel Petah Tikva youth football team and, simultaneously, a member of the club"s volleyball team Throughout the years Kalina was a member of the Israel Defense Forces veterans volleyball team