Second Place for the ODMP – Pazardzhik Team in the Open Tactical Tournament 2026

Members of the Specialized Tactical Actions Sector at the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior – Pazardzhik achieved second place in an important stage of the Open Tactical Tournament 2026.

At a brief ceremony, the director of the RD of the MOI – Senior Commissioner Vasil Kostadinov, awarded the participants in the competition, organized in cooperation with the Sports Association of the MOI.

The two-day competition was held at the training center “Tsrantsha” of the Joint Command of Special Operations. It involved personnel from various structures and regions of the MOI, who competed in disciplines related to tactical and combat training.

A total of 19 teams participated, including representatives from the MOI Academy, GDSO, GDBOP, G“Border Police”, as well as from the regional directorates in Burgas, Lovech, Montana, Pazardzhik, Pleven, Plovdiv, and Stara Zagora. Additionally, representatives from the “Military Police” Service under the MoD and SCKSO also took part.

In the first stage, “Physical Course,” the top spot was taken by the team of the MOI Academy. The team from the Specialized Tactical Actions Sector at the RD of the MOI – Pazardzhik finished in second place.

In the second stage – “Pistol and Carbine Shooting,” the best results were registered by the personnel of the Joint Command of Special Operations, who also secured first place overall.

This is another achievement for the teams of the MOI in such serious competitions, highlighting their high level of professional training and readiness to act in various situations.

Source: PZdnes