February
06, 2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Swimming
sport in Velingrad... .
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a wide report about the swimming sport
in the town of Velingrad. Velingrad is one of the most popular balneoligical
resorts in Bulgaria and lies in the Southern part of the country. In the
town the sport of swimming has long and glorious history and tradition. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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February 03,
2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
The
FBSS - future plans...
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| Editor-in-chief
of the well-known First Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS) presents a wide
article about the future plans on promoting of that popular Bulgarian swimming
media. According to the author, the FBSS has to resolve the new challenges
if it wants to develop faster. In 2010, the situation is quite different
and the need for unusual decisions exists. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian).. |
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February 01,
2010---Prepared by VSSC...
80-years
of M. Rachev - celebration... .
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| On 30th of
January 2010 in the city of Varna (Bulgaria) the official celebration on
occasion of 80-years anniversary of the Bulgarian swimming legend Mr.
Milko Rachev has been held. Mr. Rachev was awarded from Mayor of the
city of Varna Mr. Kiril Yordanov, from Prof. Ivan Slavkov
(BUL Federation of Water Polo), from Mrs. Tanya Bogomilova (BUL
Swimming Federation), from Dr. Ivan Tsanov (Association of the BUL
swimmers) and others. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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January 27,
2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov and S.Velkov...
Milko
Rachev celebrates 80 years... .
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| Mr. Milko
Rachev from Varna (Bulgaria) celebrates 80 years. Mr. Rachev has a
special merit for the development of the Bulgarian aquatics sports at all.
The First Bulgarian Swimming site presents a wide report about that swimming
giant and the extraordinary swim coach the nation ever has. Congratulations
Mr. Rachev! |
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Milko Rachev (photo from his private collection) |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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January 24,
2010---Prepared by N.Krastev...
Yuri
Kyulev has given resignation to BSF...
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| Mr. Yuri
Kyulev has given resignation to Bulgarian swimming federation as President
on January 23, 2010. The General Assembly of the Bulgarian swimming federation
is going to be held on 19 of March 2010. The favorite for the opening post
is Mr. Georgui Avramtchev – a former elite swimmer, now businessman. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian transferred from the "Dneven
Trud").. |
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January 19,
2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
J.Rilkoski
drew up the Holly Cross in Ohrid on Epiphany... .
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| In Ohrid (FYROM),
Jovan Rilkoski, drew up the Holly Cross on Epiphany 2010 in the
open water event held in Ohrid Lake. More than 15 000 spectators watched
out the brave swimmers for this Holly Day. The First Bulgarian Swimming
Site presents a wide article about that Holly Day. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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January 17,
2010---Prepared by ABS...
Mr.Ognyan
Barakov is gone...Flesh
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| Bulgarian
swimming movement is in mourning. One of the best Bulgarian swimming specialists
ever Mr.Ognyan Barakov is gone. That amazing and unforgettable swimming
personality will rest forever in our hearts. Rest in peace, Mr. Barakov! |
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| Click here for the
In
Memoriam.(Arr.
in Bulgarian).. |
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January 15,
2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov & Besmir Buranaj Hoxha...
Albania’s
swimming today... .
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the wide info of the Albania’s swimming
today. The authors of the texts are Ivan Tsanov (BUL) – one of the well-known
swim experts in SE Europe and Besmir Buranaj Hoxha (Albania) – an elite
Albanian swimmer. The unique article is issued in Bulgarian and English
languages separately. It includes the general information about the swimming
clubs, swimming coaches and Junior Division swimmers as well as the best
Albanian male and female swimmers. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian and English)... |
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January 13,
2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Bán:
We do not want to lose any talent swimmers... .
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents an exclusive interview with Mr. Sándor
Bán (Hungary). He is a well-known Hungarian swim specialist,
in 2000 Coach of the Hungarian National Olympic Swimming Team (Australia,
Sydney). In an open manner Mr. Sándor Bán answers the question
of Mr. Ivan Tsanov (editor-in-chief of the FBSS). The Hungarian swim coach
speaks about the Hungarian swim model, co-operation between Hungarian and
Bulgarian swimming and mentioned others interesting topics. |
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| Click here for the
Interview.(Arr.
in Bulgarian and English languages)... |
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January 10,
2010---Prepared by Krastev & Tsanov...
News
from Bulgarian and European swimming...
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS) presents the fresh news from the Bulgarian
and European swimming activities. According to recently info, the changing
of the top in Bulgarian swimming federation is rather possible. Editor-in-chief
of FBSS gives also review about swim activities in seven European countries. |
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| Click here for the
Articles.(Arr.
in Bulgarian).. |
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January 08,
2010---Prepared by P.Milushev...
Water
Polo in Lokomotiv (Sofia)... .
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the unique article about the history of
the Water Polo within the team of Lokomotiv (Sofia). The huge contribution
of the legendary Water Polo coach Nikola Nanov (Pashata) is mentioned.
The story is written from the pen of Mr. Petar Milushev. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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January 04,
2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov & G.Kadoglu...
G.
Kadoglu’s essay about Christmas... .
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| Miss Georgia
Kadoglu is a very talented young Bulgarian women's swimmer. She is living
in the city Varna and belongs to the glorious swim club “Cherno more –
Armeets”. Recently the 11-years old athlete won the literary competition
about Christmas organized by municipality of Varna. The First Bulgarian
Swimming Site presents the text in full. Congratulations! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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January 02,
2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Top-10
of the Bulgarian swimming clubs... .
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the Top-10 list of the Bulgarian swimming
clubs written from the pen of its Editor-in-Chief. A short description
about all domestic top-ten clubs is included. The number one ranked is
the team of Mladost’91 (Plovdiv), the second one – Iris (Ruse)
and the third one – NSA (Sofia). |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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January 01,
2010---Prepared by R.Atanasov...
2009
World AG LC Rankings – Top 10 Women’s list...
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS) arranged and presents the 2009 World
Age Groups Long Course (50 m) Swimming Rankings – Top 10 Women’s list
(16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10 years old) to the domestic and the world swim
audience. Author of this data base is Mr. Rumen Atanasov (Bulgaria) – one
of the best swim statisticians in Europe. All rights are reserved by Rumen
Atanasov and FBSS |
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| Click here for the
Articles
& Review.(Arr.
in Bulgarian).. |
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December 30,
2009---Prepared by N.Shopov...
Kids
swimming – what and when?....
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS) presents the interesting article “Kids swimming
– what and when?” written from the pen of Nikola Shopov MD. Author
Shopov is former elite swimmier now he is living in the city of Varna,
BUL. In an open manner the author explains the pro at contra facts
regarding the kids swim topics. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 29,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Slobodan
Bokanic, new President of the SSA....
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| After the
5 hours lasting conference – the extraordinary Assembly of the Serbian
Swimming Association (SSA) concluded on December 29, 2009 in Belgrade (Serbia).
Among four candidates for the position of the PSS President, and after
two cycles of voting, final decision of 45 delegates is - the new President
of the Serbian Swimming is Mr. Slobodan Bokanic, prof. head coach
and chief person of the Swimming Club Kikinda. The First Bulgarian Swimming
Site presents a comment about the election written from the pen of its
editor-in-chief. (Photo by Swim Star 2000 Agency, Belgrade) |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 28,
2009---Prepared by V.Dimitrov...
2009
Bulgarian swimming overview....
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the 2009 Bulgarian swimming overview written
from the pen of Vassilen Dimitrov. According to the author this year is
full of good and remarkable Bulgarian swimming achievements. Photos of
old and young Bulgarian swimming stars are also included. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 27,
2009---Prepared by S.Radenkova...
Christmas
Tournament in Plovdiv....
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| In the city
of Plovdiv (Bulgaria) on December 22, 2009 the Christmas Tournament 2009
has been held. In that Christmas Swimming Tournament more than 100 kids
from Plovdiv, Pazardzhik and Blagoevgrad have participated. The First Bulgarian
Swimming Site presents a wide report, results and photos of that joyful
competition. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 25,
2009---Prepared by N.Krastev & V.Dimitrov...
Di
Nino: "Bulgarian swimming is full of enthusiasm"....
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents an exclusive interview with Prof. Andrea
Di Nino – well-known Italian swim coach expert who conducted the swim
seminar in Sofia (Bulgaria) on 18th of December 2009. Di Nino is
head of the A.D.N. Project in Italy. The program is dedicated to the development
of international top-class swimmers. According to Di Nino the Bulgarian
swimming is in possession of the swim potency and also is full of enthusiasm. |
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| Click here for the
Interview.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 23,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Merry
Christmas and a Happy New 2010 Year....
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site is greeting all Bulgarian swimmers, swim coaches,
swim administrators and swim fans, as well as all visitors and adorers
of our popular web portal in the native land and around the planet! Merry
Christmas and a Happy New 2010 Year! |
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| Click here for the
Greetings.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 20,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
BUL
swimming in the course of 2009....
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| A special
review on the Bulgarian competitive swimming in the course of 2009 is made
from the pen of Ivan Tsanov. The author-in-chief of the most popular swimming
media in Bulgaria FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) describes the most
12 considerable and spectacular Bulgarian swimming events and achievements
throughout the calendar year. The first one is the 9th FINA Open Water
Swimming title in a row of the amazing Bulgarian swim legend Petar Stoychev. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 17,
2009---Prepared by N.Krastev...
Sourov:
"Successful Champs for Bulgaria in Istanbul"....
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents an interview with the head coach of the
Bulgarian national team – Vesselin Sourov. In an open manner the BUL head
coach talks about participation of the national squad at just concluded
13th European SC Championships held in Istanbul (TUR) and the national
team's future plans. |
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| Click here for the
Interview.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 16,
2009---Prepared by A.Georgieva...
Champion
2009 Tournament concluded....
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| On December
12, 2009 in the town of Pazardzhik (South Bulgaria), the Champion 2009
Tournament has been successfully concluded. In that Age Group swim competition,
5 domestic clubs took part in the programme events. The First Bulgarian
Swimming Site (FBSS) presents report, full results and photos from that
worthy swim tournament. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 15,
2009---Prepared by R.Atanasov...
2009
WORLD AGE GROUPS LC SWIMMING RANKINGS...
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS) arranged and presents the 2009 World
Age Groups Long Course (50 m) Swimming Rankings – Top 10 Men’s list
(18,
17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12 years old) to the domestic and the world swim audience.
Author of this data base is Mr. Rumen Atanasov (Bulgaria) – one of the
best swim statisticians in Europe. All rights are reserved by Rumen
Atanasov and FBSS. |
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| Click here for the
Review.(arr.
in Adobe PDF format)... |
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December 15,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
The
Christmas Tournament – Plovdiv 2009....
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| On December
22, 2009 at the swimming pool “Mladost” in the city of Plovdiv the Christmas
Tournament is going to be held. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents
detailed information and invitation of that worthy swim event. All kids
born 2000, 2001 and 2001 are welcomed! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 13,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
The
13th European SC Champs in Istanbul concluded....
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| The 13th European
Short Course Championships in Istanbul successfully concluded this past
week-end in Turkey. It boast a record-participation of 41 of the 51 LEN
Member Federations. Montenegro is only absent federation from the 42 previously
entered. The FBSS presents a wide comment about the BUL participation and
worthy results achieved from Nina Rangelova (freestyle) and Ekaterina
Avramova (backstroke). |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 12,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Rendezvous
of the Levski former swimmers....
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| In Sofia (Bulgaria)
on December 11, 2009 the rendezvous of the former Levski's swimmers has
been held. Many Bulgarian swim legends and former members of that greatest
national swim club were again together. Besides the interactive talks,
having fun around and the like, the support in the present and the future
activities of the Association of the Bulgarian swimmers has been negotiated
as well. Covering this meet this article also reminds readers on the Levski's
ex-top stars. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 08,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
13th
Euro Short Course Champs Istanbul 2009 – Turkey....
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| The 13th
European Short Course Swimming Championship is gong to be held in Istanbul
(Turkey) on 10-13 of December 2009. The venue, Abdi Ipekçi Arena,
one of the most precious sport complexes of Istanbul, is prepared to display
all excitements of a swimming championship. The Arena has hosted several
organizations, including the European Basketball Championship, Eurovision
2004, etc. The Bulgarian swim squad will be consisted of the next five
swimmers: V. Ajdarksi, N. Rangelova, E. Avramova, D. Geshev and A.
Nikolov. Good luck! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 06,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Velingrad
with renovated swimming pool....
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| The in-door
swimming pool in the town in Velingrad (Bulgaria) is totally renovated.
Velingrad is one of the most popular balneoligical resorts and lies in
the Southern part of the country. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents
the wide article about that occasion as well as the swimming sport in that
splendid town. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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December 02,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
K.Entchev
– with personal swim site....
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| Mr. Krassimir
Entchev is the Bulgarian swimming legend. Former long distance freestyle
swimmer set 17 national records overall. Former national coach of Switzerland
and of the Lander (province) Bayern. Now 56-years-old Bulgarian is living
in München (Germany) and recently has got the position of the Head
Coach at SCW München. K. Entchev has recently established also a worthy
personal swim site. Congratulations! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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November 30,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
36.
STRÖCK-Austrian Qualifying 2009 concluded....
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| In Wien (Austria)
the 36. STRÖCK-Austrian Qualifying 2009 Championships has successfully
concluded. In that competition the part of the Bulgarian national swimming
squad participated. Ventsislav Aydarski set the new BUL record in
the men’s 1500 m Free (15:04.27) and won a gold medal. Nina Rangelova
accomplished also the first place in 100 m Free (54.87) – new BUL record.
Congratulations! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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November 27,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Swim
Tournament in Pazardzhik for Generali awards....
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| Last week-end
in the town of Pazardzhik (Bulgaria) the swimming tournament for Generali
awards has been held. The Generali Group is one of the most significant
participants in the global insurance and financial products market. More
then 90 young swimmers from three domestics clubs participated. The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a special report with photos about that
swim tournament. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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November 25,
2009---Prepared by ABS...
Andrea
Di Nino’s swim seminar in Sofia....
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| Mr.Andrea
Di Nino, well-known Italian swim expert will conduct the seminar in
Sofia (Bulgaria). The seminar is going to be held on 18th of December 2009.
That event is organized by SC “Damini” Sofia and BUL swim federation with
support of Association of the BUL swimmers. Di Nino is head of the A.D.N.
Swim Project in Italy. The program is dedicated to the development of international
top-class swimmers. All BUL swim specialists are welcomed. Read more... |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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November 22,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
XI
Int’l Zamora 2009 Tournament – concluded....
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| The last week-end
in Sofia (Bulgaria) the XI International Age Group Tournament Stefan
Popov-Zamora 2009 was successfully concluded. More then 280 young swimmers
from Bulgaria, Serbia and FYROM have participated at the splendid in-door
swimming-pool “Spartak” (50 m). Organizer of the event was SC Levski (Sofia)
with head coach Krassimir Toumanov. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents
the wide report about that competition including comment, photos and results. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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November 20,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Ranking
of the most popular swim sites in SE Europe...
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Sites presents the unique ranking of the most popular
swimming sites in the wide region of the Southeastern Europe. The ranking
methodology is created by the well-known Balkan swimming expert Dr. Ivan
Tsanov (Bulgaria). The investigation presented first time ever is based
on 6 measurable (quantitative) factors as follows: 1) Alexa Traffic Rank,
2) Sites Linking In, 3) Domain Age, 4) Value in USD, 5) Europe Topics involved
and 6) Using of English language. According to the recognitions of Dr.
Tsanov, the most popular swimming site in the Southeastern Europe is the
www.swimstar2000.net
from Serbia, the second one – www.turkyuzme.com (Turkey). On the
third place are ranked two sites – www.koe.org.gr (Greece) and www.hrvatski-plivacki-savez.hr
(Croatia). Congratulations! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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November 16,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
G.Kadoglu
– a swim portrait....
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| Miss Georgia
Kadoglu is a very talented young Bulgarian women's swimmer. She is
living in Varna and belongs to the glorious swim club “Cherno more – Armeets”.
Georgia Kadoglu is coached by Mr. Vassil Kolesnichenko. The First Bulgarian
Swimming Site presents a swim portrait of that amazing swim personality.
Good luck! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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November 11,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov & P.Demmelmayer...
AQUABALL
– Funsport in the water....
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| Aquaball is
a fascinating Funsport that was created by the German Swimming Foundation
(DSV) in 1995. It´s a ball game in the water but not a variant of
water polo. Aquaball is an independent sport with a lot of differences
to water polo like e.g. equipment, number of players, depth of the water
or the rules. The FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents this new
sport from the pen of its Editor-in-Chief and Mr.Peter Demmelmayer... |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian and English)... |
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|
November 08,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov & R.Atanasov...
The
Balkan 2009 LC Swim Rankings - Top 10...
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| The FBSS (First
Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents the Balkan 2009 Absolute LC Rankings
– Top 10 Men’s list and Top 10 Women’s list to the domestic, the Balkan
and the world swim audience. The author of the data base is Mr. Rumen
Atanasov (Bulgaria) – one of the best swim statisticians in Europe.
All rights are reserved by Rumen Atanasov and FBSS. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
|
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|
November 06,
2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
Friendship
Event among the Greeks and Turkish clubs....
|
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| The Friendship
Swimming Competition among the Greek and Turkish swimming clubs has been
organized in Istanbul (Turkey) on October 31 this year. Overall 172 swimmers
from the age of 9-12 took part in this respectable friendship event. The
Greek club involved was the POSEIDONAS XANTHIS while from the Turkish side
there were GALATASARAY, DENIZKIZI YÜZME and KOCAELI YILDIZLAR. The
First Bulgarian Swimming Site thanks to Galatasaray swim club for the info
and photos! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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out more articles at the Archived News Page... |