Sports activity

The Water Rescue Service of the Bulgarian Red Cross has been a member of the International Water Rescue Federation FIS since 1967. From the same year until now, the Bulgarian representative teams participate in the World, European and other international water rescue championships. Over the years, 7 individual, 6 team world titles and a number of other prizes have been won.

The main goal for the development of sports and competitive activities in water rescue is the prevention of water injuries among citizens and the promotion of the profession of lifeguard.
The Bulgarian National Water Rescue Team prepares all year round and participates in the organization by the federation of World and European Championships. The city of Veliko Tarnovo is the annual host of the National Water Rescue Tournament "Lyuben Kantardzhiev".

Anyone wishing to play the sport "Water Rescue" can contact for information on the conditions of admission with the current coach Boris Zahariev.

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