2024-10-07 05:56:42
The Minister of Youth and Sports Georgi Glushkov kicked off the second edition of the international athletics cross “The Rocks” in Belogradchik. This was announced by the press center of the ministry.
“I can only congratulate the organizers from the “St. George” athletics club for their professionalism and tireless efforts in preparing the competition. Proof of their excellent work is the great interest in this event,” said Minister Glushkov at the opening of the competition.
The competition, which took place on the streets of Belogradchik, was attended by over 80 competitors from Bulgaria, Morocco, Uganda and Serbia in the age groups of girls and boys up to 14 and up to 16 years old, teenagers and girls up to 18 years old, women, men and veterans. Iconic athletes from the past, such as the Olympic vice-champion Nikolina Shtereva, the indoor 1000 m record holder Tsvetelina Kirilova and our record holder in the distances from 1500 m to 10,000 m Evgeni Ignatov, stood at the start among the veterans.
The winner among women for the second year in a row was Marinela Mineva, and among men – Ismail Senanji.
After the competition, Minister Glushkov together with the Mayor of Belogradchik Municipality Boyan Minkov and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of “Eurohold Bulgaria” Asen Hristov visited the gymnasium of NU “Vasil Levski” in the city, which was built with the company’s funds. Until now, the school did not have a gym physical education and sports classes.
