Pazardzhik Celebrates European Successes of Young Athletes and Honors Their Coaches

The mayor of Pazardzhik municipality, Petar Kulenski, issued grateful congratulatory messages to young athletes for their notable successes at European championships, which have brought glory to the city and the country. At a special meeting, the local leader highlighted the talent, persistence, and strong sporting spirit of the participants, who prove that Pazardzhik is a home of champions.

Among the highlights was the achievement of Tsvetomir Valkov from KOKK “Kodokan 2008”, who won the European Cadet title in the over 90-kilogram category at the championship in Gran Canaria, Spain. Further good results were brought by competitors from SK “Champion” Pazardzhik at the European championships in biathlon, triathlon, and laser run held on the island of Madeira, Portugal.

Georgi Iliev (Junior U22) wore gold in laser run and triathlon, triathlon relay champion in biathlon and triathlon relays, and added a silver medal in team triathlon and bronze in laser run team events. Yoana Rumenova (Junior U22) brought a silver in triathlon to the team, bronze in laser run, and European titles in mixed relay events in triathlon and biathlon. Nikol Tonkova (U19) fought for champion titles in team triathlon and laser run, won a silver medal in the individual laser run and bronze in the individual triathlon, along with additional distinctions in team and relay disciplines.

Significant achievements were also noted by Stephen Georgiev (U19), who won a silver medal in the team triathlon and bronze in mixed relays in laser run, biathlon, and triathlon. During the ceremony, coaches who stood behind the successes were also rewarded – Anna Georgieva from SK “Champion”, as well as Viden Vasilev and Velichko Serev, mentors of European judo champion Tsvetomir Valkov.

“Congratulations to all competitors, their coaches, clubs, and families! Your successes are proof that with hard work, discipline, and dedication, dreams become reality,” said the Municipality of Pazardzhik.

With these distinctions, the young athletes reinforce the city’s authority as a place with rich sporting traditions and talented champions who proudly represent Bulgaria on the international stage.

Source: pz-news.bg