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Tsanko Tsankov met with the young hopes of PFC Levski The famous Bulgarian swimmer Tsanko Tsankov met with the young football hopes from the Levski Academy. The juniors of the U-16 team, coached by Dimitar Andonov, had the opportunity to meet the swimmer, who at the end of August 2023 became the first Bulgarian to…

Sport in Bulgaria Foundation in support of Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics The Sport in Bulgaria Foundation announced its long-term support to the Bulgarian ensemble and individual rhythmic gymnastics athletes. At an official meeting on 10 January 2024, the young Bulgarian talents visited the Foundation’s office where they had the opportunity to meet the Foundation’s team. The meeting…

The focus for 2024 will be on supporting amateur sport Vyara Velikova, the Executive Director of the Sport in Bulgaria Foundation, and Svetlin Karanachev, the Foundation’s Project Manager, took part in BG Radio’s last show of the year – “Sport in BG”. During the conversation, the guests shared details about the achievements in 2023 and…

Nurgyul Salimova with European team title in women’s competition in Budva Nurgyul Salimova conquered another peak. After the second place at the Women’s U20 World Cup, naturally came the success with the women’s national chess team, with which she became European champion. Salimova also grabbed the award for the best performer on the second board.…

Sports in Bulgaria Foundation with a stand at the biggest exhibition of the entertainment industry – BEGE 2023 Sport in Bulgaria Foundation will present its activities at the biggest exhibition of the gaming and entertainment industry in the country BEGE 2023. All visitors and interested parties can meet the Foundation’s representatives at stand 2.28A at…

Tsanko Tsankov: Marathon swimming is mostly related to the development of a very healthy psyche Marathon swimming is mostly related to the development of a very healthy psyche. This was announced in an interview with BGNES by one of our best open-water swimmers, the international and European record holder Tsanko Tsankov. At a special event…

Sports in Bulgaria Foundation announced long-term support for Nurgül Salimova The Sport in Bulgaria Foundation, which actively supports young sports talents as well as amateur sports, has announced long-term support for our talented chess player Nurgül Salimova, who came second at the Women’s Chess World Cup in Baku. “Nurgyul Salimova is an exceptional person. She…

Tsanko Tsankov makes history in open water swimming The Bulgarian swimmer Tsanko Tsankov became the first Bulgarian to swim the distance of 36 kilometers from Catalina Island to Los Angeles in the Pacific Ocean at night. The race, which was held under the auspices of the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA), started at 23.38…

Sport in Bulgaria Foundation gives 10,000 BGN bonus to Nurgül Salimova Sport in Bulgaria Foundation gives a bonus to the talented chess player Nurgül Salimova, who played brilliantly in the final during the World Cup in Baku. The cash prize of BGN 10,000 is transferred on the personal initiative of entrepreneurs and patrons Milo Borisov…

Foundation chooses to help world record holder in swimming as first cause The Sport in Bulgaria Foundation has launched its activities by announcing its support for the cause of Tsanko Tsankov – the swimmer who has set himself the goal of being the first Bulgarian to swim the 34 km course of the Catalina Strait.…