Balgarianovinite.com President Iliana Iotova will serve as patron of the Down Syndrome World Championships, which Sofia hosts from June 13 to 19, the Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (FAPA) said Saturday. The ambassadors for the Championships are Olympic, world, and European champion Karlos Nasar and the country’s top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov, while the faces of artistic and rhythmic gymnastics are Olympic silver medalists Krasimir Dunev and Boryana Kaleyn.
FAPA President Slav Petkov said that head of State Iotova serving as patron is “a strong sign of support for our cause and for all athletes who, through perseverance, talent, and inspiration, demonstrate that sport knows no boundaries.” In his words, the event is an important step toward the inclusion of diverse athletes and the promotion of the values of equality, respect, and solidarity.
The Down Syndrome World Championships will bring over 400 athletes from more than 40 countries to Bulgaria. They will compete in five disciplines: artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, tennis, table tennis, and track and field.
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