А bust of Stefan Chaprashikov (1874-1944), а diplomat and prominent sports official who contributed to the development of winter sports in Bulgaria and to strengthening the country’s position in the international Olympic movement, was unveiled in Dupnitsa on Monday.
Those attending the ceremony included Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov, Bulgarian Olympic Committee President Vesela Lecheva, members of parliament, Dupnitsa Mayor Parvan Dangov and representatives of the local sporting community. Former alpine skiing star Petar Popangelov was there as well.
Keryazov said in a speech that Chaprashikov should be remembered for helping Bulgarian champions reach the top.
A themed exhibition by sports photographer Bonchuk Andonov was presented during the ceremony. The exhibition traces Chaprashikov’s life and achievements through photographs documenting the development of the Bulgarian Olympic and sporting movement.
Stefan Chaprashikov was a prominent figure in Bulgarian public life and sport during the first half of the 20th century. He sat on the International Olympic Committee and served as honorary president of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee. He actively supported Bulgarian athletes and was among the founders of the Bulgarian Ski Union.
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