Children, coaches and parents took part in the initiative under the title “I am the good example”, organized by the Children’s and Youth School “Pirin” with the support of the Municipality of Blagoevgrad.
Special guest and ambassador of the event, which took place in the “P. Yavorov”, was the resident of Blagoevgrad – former football player of Manchester United and winner of the “Golden Boot”, Dimitar Berbatov, who inspired future young athletes with his personal story.
During the initiative, the children had the opportunity to personally touch their idol and take a picture with the football star. The participants in the forum were welcomed by the mayor of Blagoevgrad, Metodi Baikushev.
“I grew up in a time when the successes of Bulgarian athletes were one of the most important things in our lives. I can’t tell you what we felt in 1994 and I still say that it was one of the happiest moments for us. It is painful for me to see athletes who do not show the most important thing – honesty. That’s why we decided to start this campaign with DUSH “Pirin” and the other clubs, so that you all understand that victory in sports is valuable, but not as much as morality. And it is much more important in life to become good people, not do not lie, do not fake. It is important, dear children, that when you see a bad example, you follow the good example. And this is the great task that you have to do with your parents and coaches let’s join hands and why not one day say that first Blagoevgrad, and then all of Bulgaria, we are building athletes known all over the world for their fair play,” he said.
The campaign focused on the community, in which the school, the family and the institutions have a significant role in the formation of the new generation of athletes, who will be a worthy example not only on the field, but also in life.
Borislav Ganchev, coach of “Pirin” Junior High School, Tsvetana Hadjieva, club psychologist, parent and one of the organizers of the initiative, Hristo Nikolov, teacher at “N. Rilski” SSU and TC “Deja Vu” were also part of “I am the good example” “.