Swimming sport in Velingrad.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 03, 2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The FBSS - future plans... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian).. .

February 01, 2010---Prepared by VSSC...

80-years of M. Rachev - celebration.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 27, 2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov and S.Velkov...

Milko Rachev celebrates 80 years.... ---------------------------------------- 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!  ---------------------------------------- Milko Rachev (photo from his private collection) ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 24, 2010---Prepared by N.Krastev...

Yuri Kyulev has given resignation to BSF... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian transferred from the "Dneven Trud").. .

January 19, 2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

J.Rilkoski drew up the Holly Cross in Ohrid on Epiphany.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 17, 2010---Prepared by ABS...

January 15, 2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov & Besmir Buranaj Hoxha...

Albania’s swimming today.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

January 13, 2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Bán: We do not want to lose any talent swimmers.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English languages)... .

January 10, 2010---Prepared by Krastev & Tsanov...

News from Bulgarian and European swimming... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian).. .

January 08, 2010---Prepared by P.Milushev...

Water Polo in Lokomotiv (Sofia).... ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 04, 2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov & G.Kadoglu...

G. Kadoglu’s essay about Christmas.... ---------------------------------------- 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!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 02, 2010---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Top-10 of the Bulgarian swimming clubs.... ---------------------------------------- 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).  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 01, 2010---Prepared by R.Atanasov...

2009 World AG LC Rankings – Top 10 Women’s list... ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Articles & Review.(Arr. in Bulgarian).. .

December 30, 2009---Prepared by N.Shopov...

Kids swimming – what and when?.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 29, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Slobodan Bokanic, new President of the SSA.... ---------------------------------------- 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)  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 28, 2009---Prepared by V.Dimitrov...

2009 Bulgarian swimming overview.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 27, 2009---Prepared by S.Radenkova...

Christmas Tournament in Plovdiv.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 25, 2009---Prepared by N.Krastev & V.Dimitrov...

Di Nino: "Bulgarian swimming is full of enthusiasm".... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 23, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2010 Year.... ---------------------------------------- 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! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Greetings.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 20, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

BUL swimming in the course of 2009.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 17, 2009---Prepared by N.Krastev...

Sourov: "Successful Champs for Bulgaria in Istanbul".... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 16, 2009---Prepared by A.Georgieva...

Champion 2009 Tournament concluded.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 15, 2009---Prepared by R.Atanasov...

December 15, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The Christmas Tournament – Plovdiv 2009.... ---------------------------------------- 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!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 13, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The 13th European SC Champs in Istanbul concluded.... ---------------------------------------- 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).  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 12, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Rendezvous of the Levski former swimmers.... ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 08, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

13th Euro Short Course Champs Istanbul 2009 – Turkey.... ---------------------------------------- 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! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 06, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Velingrad with renovated swimming pool.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 02, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

K.Entchev – with personal swim site.... ---------------------------------------- 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!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 30, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

36. STRÖCK-Austrian Qualifying 2009 concluded.... ---------------------------------------- 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! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 27, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Swim Tournament in Pazardzhik for Generali awards.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 25, 2009---Prepared by ABS...

Andrea Di Nino’s swim seminar in Sofia.... ---------------------------------------- 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...  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 22, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

XI Int’l Zamora 2009 Tournament – concluded.... ---------------------------------------- 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.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 20, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

November 16, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

G.Kadoglu – a swim portrait.... ---------------------------------------- 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!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 11, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov & P.Demmelmayer...

AQUABALL – Funsport in the water.... ---------------------------------------- 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... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

November 08, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov & R.Atanasov...

November 06, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Friendship Event among the Greeks and Turkish clubs.... ---------------------------------------- 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!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .