Two of the most promising athletes of our team were again honored in the annual ranking of the municipality of Elin Pelin - "Sportsman of the Year" for 2022..
In 2022 in the Junior Girls age group, girls born 2008 - 2009, she became a four-time National Champion and a four-time National Vice-Champion, won a total of 28 medals, of which 20 gold, 7 silver and 1 bronze. Recorded eight B finals and two A finals for Women category! Achievements that deserve admiration for her age - 13 years! She scored high FINA points of 634 and 633, respectively, at 200m. and 400m. freestyle events. For these achievements, she was awarded a cup and a diploma by the mayor of the municipality.
For her achievements in the 2021-year Simona was chosen as Athlete number one of the municipality of Elin Pelin. Her coach is Petar Ivanov.
Alex Stoinov was once again awarded among 19 nominated individual competitors. He was awarded with two prizes:
In 2022 Alex has won 24 medals – 12 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze. As a two-time champion and two-time vice-champion of Bulgaria for 2022, Alex also set a new national record in a short course pool in the discipline of 50 m. backstroke event with a time of 25.62.
For 2020, Alex topped the " Sportsman of the Year " ranking of the municipality. His personal coach is also Petar Ivanov.