Swimming Club "GOLDEN SUN" Nessebar Shines at the National Tournament "Rusalka"

24.03.2026 | Sport

Swimming club "Golden Sun" Nessebar performed successfully at the national tournament "Rusalka" in Stara Zagora, winning medals and demonstrating excellent preparation of its young athletes. The mayor of Nessebar, Nikolay Dimitrov, emphasized the importance of supporting sports and the development of sports infrastructure.

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The competitors of the Swimming Sports Club "Golden Sun" Nessebar, age group 7-8 years old, performed brilliantly at the national swimming tournament "Rusalka" in Stara Zagora, with the participation of over 400 competitors from 26 clubs from all over the country. Boris Ivanov won a gold medal in the 50m breaststroke and a bronze medal in the 50m butterfly, while Velislav Mishev won a bronze medal in the 50m backstroke.

The following participated in the tournament: Velislav Mishev; Boris Ivanov; Simeon Raykov; Alex Minkov; Radoslava Tsvetanova; Sofia Tsenova; Georgia Dimcheva; Samuil Kochev; Martin Raev; Nick Tachev; Antonio Kurshumov; Svetozar Raykov.

The team demonstrated excellent preparation and improved their personal results, which is a clear sign of the effectiveness of the coaching staff. The competitors showed discipline and a strong competitive spirit.

"The successes of our young athletes are the result of perseverance, hard work, and a strong motivation to win. Their worthy performance at the national level is a reason for pride for our city. The development of sport is among the main priorities in the policy of Nessebar Municipality. We invest purposefully in the construction and modernization of sports infrastructure, we support local clubs and create conditions for the active participation of children and young people in sports activities. The successes of our competitors are the result of precisely this consistency – a combination of hard work, talent, and institutional support," commented Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov.

The club's management expresses gratitude to all competitors for their performance and efforts. The work continues with even greater motivation and a desire for new successes.