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  • Overview of the activities of the Foundation Sport in Bulgaria in 2024

    Overview of the activities of the Foundation Sport in Bulgaria in 2024

    Overview of the activities of the Foundation Sport in Bulgaria in 2024 In 2024, Foundation “Sport in Bulgaria” implemented numerous exciting initiatives and partnerships, highlighting its strong commitment to the development of Bulgarian sports and the support of outstanding talents. The Foundation not only supported established athletes but also actively participated in organizing prestigious events…

  • Tsanko Tsankov visits the office of the “Sport in Bulgaria Foundation” after his Molokai success

    Tsanko Tsankov visits the office of the “Sport in Bulgaria Foundation” after his Molokai success

    Tsanko Tsankov visits the office of the “Sport in Bulgaria Foundation” after his Molokai success Bulgarian swimmer Tsanko Tsankov, together with his manager Niki Iliev, visited the office of the “Sport in Bulgaria Foundation” to express gratitude for the support he received following his Molokai swimming. The meeting was informal, with the foundation’s teams and…

  • Tsanko returned to Bulgaria after successfully swimming the Molokai

    Tsanko returned to Bulgaria after successfully swimming the Molokai

    Tsanko returned to Bulgaria after successfully swimming the Molokai Tsanko Tsankov has returned to his homeland after successfully completing one of the longest open water marathons – the Molokai Channel swim from Molokai Island to Oahu in the Pacific Ocean. Tsankov completed the grueling distance in 16 hours and 23 minutes, marking yet another milestone…

  • Tsanko Tsankov with another great success, he swam the Molokai strait

    Tsanko Tsankov with another great success, he swam the Molokai strait

    Tsanko Tsankov with another great success, he swam the Molokai strait Tsanko Tsankov has added another impressive achievement to his career by completing one of the longest open water marathons – the swim from Molokai Island to Oahu in Hawaii. He conquered the distance in 16 hours and 23 minutes. Battling strong currents in the…

  • The Foundation sponsors the National Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Championships 2024

    The Foundation sponsors the National Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Championships 2024

    The Foundation sponsors the National Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Championships 2024 On October 30, 2024, the Foundation “Sport in Bulgaria” supported the National Club Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics, held at the Sofia Hall in Sofia. This year marked the fourth consecutive edition of the competition, bringing together the top ten clubs from the 2024 national championships.…

  • Tsanko Tsankov’s world record was recognized

    Tsanko Tsankov’s world record was recognized

    Tsanko Tsankov’s world record was recognized Tsanko Tsankov’s uninterrupted swim in the Danube River on September 19, 2024, has been officially recognized as a record by the prestigious Official World Records (OWR) organization. Tsankov, one of the athletes supported by Foundation “Sport in Bulgaria” and Palms Bet, was awarded in the category “Longest Continuous and…

  • Tsanko Tsankov after the successful 120 km swim on the Danube: Thank you all for your support

    Tsanko Tsankov after the successful 120 km swim on the Danube: Thank you all for your support

    Tsanko Tsankov after the successful 120 km swim on the Danube: Thank you all for your support On Friday morning, Tsanko Tsankov successfully completed a nonstop swim of 120.6 kilometers in the Danube River. Mr. Nikolay Iliev, the manager of the Burgas-born athlete, has informed Palms Sport that this achievement is expected to be recognized…

  • Tsanko Tsankov has set a new record by swimming 100 kilometers continuously in the Danube

    Tsanko Tsankov has set a new record by swimming 100 kilometers continuously in the Danube

    Tsanko Tsankov has set a new record by swimming 100 kilometers continuously in the Danube On Unification Day, Bulgarian swimming made another noteworthy addition to its history books. Tsanko Tsankov has set a new record, swimming 107 kilometers nonstop in the Danube River. Tsankov is the first Bulgarian to have completed the swim from Europe…

  • Tsanko Tsankov attacks 100km Danube swim record

    Tsanko Tsankov attacks 100km Danube swim record

    Tsanko Tsankov attacks 100km Danube swim record Tsankov Tsankov is about to make a new achievement. The first Bulgarian to swim the distance from Europe to Africa (through the Strait of Gibraltar) and world champion in ice swimming will attack the record for 100 kilometers of swimming without interruption in the Danube River on September…

  • Boryana Kaleyn wins silver medal in Paris

    Boryana Kaleyn wins silver medal in Paris

    Boryana Kaleyn wins silver medal in Paris Boryana Kaleyn won a silver medal in the individual event at the Olympic gymnastics tournament in Paris. The grace finished with a total of 140.600 points. She received the second-highest scores on the hoop and shot put at 35.850 and 36.450, respectively, and third on the clubs at…