Tragedy in Burgas: 16-year-old swimmer dies at tournament

22.02.2026 | Accidents

A tragic incident has overshadowed an international swimming tournament in Burgas. A 16-year-old boy lost his life during warm-up in the pool. Immediate resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.

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A 16-year-old boy died during an international swimming tournament in Burgas.

The incident occurred around 9:00 this morning at the municipal swimming complex "Park Arena OZK".

The child felt unwell during the warm-up in the pool.

He was immediately pulled out of the water and resuscitation efforts were started, but despite the efforts, his life was not saved.