Maria Kirkova
Bulgaria Sends at Least 19 Athletes in the Olympic Games PyongChang `18
At least 19 athletes will be included in the Bulgarian delegation at the XXIII Winter Olympics in PyongChang '18 (9-25 February). The composition was endorsed by the General Assembly of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee, and it could additionally include athletes who eventually manage to meet the norm by the end of the month.
Bulgaria's Borovets Hosts European Cup Ladies' Giant Slalom
The Bulgarian resort of Borovets is hosting the ladies' giant slalom of the FIS European Cup on Friday and Saturday.
The official opening will take place at 17.45 o'clock on Friday with free mulled wine provided to all.
The opening will be followed by the award ceremony of Friday's winners and the draw for the competition on Saturday.
Bulgaria's Pamporovo Hosts European Cup Ladies' Slalom
The Bulgarian resort of Pamporovo is hosting the ladies' slalom of the European Cup on Tuesday and Wednesday, with more than seventy participants from twenty countries expected to compete.
The slalom on Tuesday was won by Ksenia Alopina from Russia and Chiara Gmuer from Switzerland, who finished the two runs in 1:42.10.
Three Skiers Represent Bulgaria at 2015 Alpine World Ski Championship
Bulgaria is to be represented by three skiers at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championship that takes place in Vail/Beaver Creek in Colorado between February 2 and 15.
The three Bulgarians, who are to compete in the giant slalom and the slalom in the second half of the championship, are Albert Popov, Stefan Prisadov and Maria Kirkova, daily Dnevnik reports.