Golden Dolphin 2026: Burgas hosts the elite underwater sports competition

12.06.2026 | Sport

On June 13 and 14, Burgas will gather the best divers for the "Golden Dolphin" 2026 tournament. See details about the program, categories, and organizers of the event.

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Underwater sports return to Burgas with the "Golden Dolphin" 2026

The "Park Arena" swimming sports complex in Burgas will host the long-awaited National Underwater Sports Competition "Golden Dolphin" 2026. The sporting event will take place on June 13 and 14, with the official start scheduled for 12:00 PM.

Organizers and participants

The tournament is organized by the Bulgarian National Association for Underwater Activity (BNAUA) and the non-profit association "Friends of the Sea – Burgas". The competition traditionally includes:

"The Golden Dolphin is a symbol of professionalism and passion for the marine depths, bringing together the best talents from all over the country."

Technical information

The judging of the competition will be entrusted to experts from the BNAUA, and the head judge of this year's edition will be Chavdar Kunchev. The general sponsor of the national championship is SYNCHRON Ltd. – the official representative for Bulgaria of leading global diving equipment brands BEUCHAT, SEAC SUB, and POSEIDON.

Why visit the event?

If you are a fan of swimming sports or interested in professional diving, the "Golden Dolphin" is the place where you will see a demonstration of high skills and precision. We look forward to seeing you at "Park Arena", Burgas!