Banova is part of most successful generation Bulgarian players in the 100 years history of this sport in the country.

Krassimira Banova was born in 1960 in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria located in the Thrace region, close to the provincial capital, Haskovo where she spent most of her childhood.

In 1984 BC Levski Sofia faced the Zulu Vicenza at the final of the Women European Champions Cup.

According to most of the specialists back then, the Italian team was an absolute favorite, led by players like Beverly Smith, Catarina Polini, and Wanda Sandon.

The Bulgarian team finished second in its group, stepping back only to the favorite for the title - Soviet Union.

The Bulgarian squad played 4 games: won against Zair and Japan and lost against China and Czechoslovakia.

Krassimira Banova took part in 3 games, finishing the tournament with an average of 9 points and 75% of free throws.

The draw put Bulgaria in a group with Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Italy, Spain, Finland, Romania, and Poland.

The draw put Bulgaria in a group with Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Italy, Spain, Finland, Romania, and Poland.