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Joanna Dochevska: Many Bulgarians are already aware of the need for sports

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Joanna Dochevska: Many Bulgarians are already aware of the need for sports

27.06.2020

Sport is ambition, emotion and inspiration, initiated by people for people and is based on personal beliefs about integrity, dedication and fairness, as well as the principles of "fair play", teamwork, discipline, equal start and non-discrimination. Sport is a great way to prevent many of the problems in our society such as social exclusion, violence, crime and addiction. This is the belief of the Bulgarian Sports Development Association, which has been operating for 10 years, organizing many events that inspire citizens to #BeActive, creating and implementing a large number of international trainings and events.

The Chairwoman of the Bulgarian Sports Development Association Joanna Dochevska told Radio Sofia that the non-governmental organization has provided to hundreds of young people and experts the opportunity to participate in these trainings and to visit different sites in different parts of the world.

One of the association's initiatives is in the field of sports diplomacy - the first Sports Diplomacy Academy was established, which brings together representatives of four countries - three European and one from the Western Balkans.

Joanna Dochevska pointed out that there is a significant increase in physical activity of Bulgarians, as sport is an escape from the busy everyday life and at the same time gives us increased efficiency and the ability to be productive for longer. On the other hand, it is the product "Health".

More about the activities of the association, the importance of physical activity and the development of Bulgarian sports - hear in the interview of Boyan Bochev with Joanna Dochevska: https://bnr.bg/sofia/post/101302381/ioanna-dochevska-mnogo-balgari-veche-osaznavat-nujdata-ot-sport?fbclid=IwAR0cOpdQ4rrK9ttL0xrV192KiOmbtpyu6LGFX61LsEAnPJNCMaRAZFqmbAc

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Testimonials

Katina Simeonova

Tennis coach and chairman of “Path of wish” NGO, Bulgaria

My first project I have ever taken part in and it was properly chosen. I met a lot of good friends there, I learnt a plenty of new knowledge. I will always be grateful to all people who made that project come true. Life changing event! Thank you!

Jasmin Pandur

Master of Sports and Health, and PhD student of kinesiology at University Dzemal Bijedic Mostar, Sports director of SD Reflex

Great project with no ending, what we gain at this models we will have forever. Great friendships,great knowledge, great memories which will always remain me that we must be open minded to new people and opportunities. I will be open for projects and meetings with this great crew from 4 different countries.

Vanja Subašić

Principal in elementary school and basketball coach in B.C. WBS Teslić, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Chance for personal growth in field of knowing possibilities of how to use sport as tool for diplomacy when needed. Also it was place where I could meet sport workers from my and three different counties and share knowledge and experience in the field of sport. My network of new partners in SDA is something very precious to me. Speakers brought their ideas, knowledge and experience in the way of motivation.

Filip Dujlovic

Volleyball couch and scout at Haok Mladost Zagreb

Great project with no ending, what we gain at this modules we will have forever. Great friendships, great knowledge, great memories which will always remain me that we must be open minded to new people and opportunities. I will be open for projects and meetings with this great crew from 4 different countries.

Darko Pirc

Athlete, coach and president Cross Sport Delnice

For me the sport of Diplomacy Academy is one big family where connection, supporting each other is one of the greatest virtues. The goal is to empower sports, to network sports experts and the sector.

Leo Smrekar

Fencing expert and student of Physical Conditioning of Athletes in Zagreb, Croatia

Exceptional opportunity to gain competences complementary to my study of Physical Conditioning of Athletes. I met a lot of persons related to sport from different countries, made friendships, learned about other sports and topics that will help me in future professional life.

Adela Kulic

President and coach in Association for sport and recreation Vitruvius, Zagreb, Croatia

Great experience! Learn a lot, and met new friends and future project’s partners.

Haris Idriz

Former Basketball player and coach in Spars Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

An excellent project, loads of information, great people involved in sports, great tool to use in sports and in life.

Sara Brivio

Student at Milano University in Social Policies, member of ASD Oltretutto97, sport association for people with disability

Sport Diplomacy Academy is the best opportunity I have ever had to grow as a person and to learn a lot. I met amazing people who really inspire me and I am grateful to this project for every moment we spent together.

Marco Vailati

Student, basketball player and coach, Italy

SDA is a great project with a lot of people from different countries. It makes a lot of connection between all the participants and it helps me to know new things on sport.

Alessia Ceresoli

Student of Educacion Science for Sport in the University of Bergamo, athlete of basketball

Sport Diplomacy Academy for me is a big opportunity to learn, to know and to grow. All the people I knew makes me learn something new and I’m really grateful.

Luca Amadessi

Italian dreamer, AL2 Sport co-founder and sports events organizer

An opportunity to grow up, learn and increase the European network in the sport environment.

Stefano Zaniboni

Passionate student and world travelling lover

Network

Mihail Dadov

Personal trainer and athlete

Way to understand some core aspects of sport movement in political aspects, understanding European principles in sports and sports organisations and good practices as well

Raya Ivanova

Sports journalist and football referree

Amazing experience

Ivaylo Zdravkov

Golf coach, sport expert

Inspiration

Igor Mirić

Sport manager and enthusiast

Movement, Energy, Experience, Team

Sara Marini

Head Coach in L'Orma S.S.D. and artistic gymnasts Coach

An opportunity for growth and training. An amazing and unique way to compare with other experiences in the field of sports diplomacy.

Martin Mehandjiev

Basketball manager

A great opportunity that can enrich a lot of people dealing with sports.

Georgi Bogdanov

Sport fitness and health coach

Good sport international product

Selma Memović

Women Football Coach, Project Coordinator & Social Media Manager in WFC SFK 2000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

It’s a group of different people that have different ideas and skills that they use for one goal. That goal, is to make the world a better place with the help of sports. The shared idea is that sports bring us together, and will continue doing that.

Sabina Topčić

A mountaineer and project manager at Association Vedro

A learning curve in sports world: the way we interact with one another, share our knowledge, expertise and experiences.

Damir Agovic

Judo black belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, coach and instructor of both. Sport Diplomat, from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A missing link that connects sport with different levels and layers of society.

Marica Barbieri

International Project coordinator and student in training. I have many passions and my first objective is to make a positive impact, small or big, on Society.

Growth

Boris Kurilić

President of the Mountaineering Association Kamenjak

The importance of working together...

Gabriela Zlatarova

Marketing expert, National Sport Base PLC

Emotional school and a useful lesson

Milivoje Lujić

Tennis trainer at TK Priboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sport family...

Nijaz Memić

Paralympic athlete and sport club president in paraalpine skiing, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sport Diplomacy Academy for me is more than a simple project.

Eros D'Ambrosio

Physical education teacher and handball coach and rider (bike, triathlon)

For me Sport Diplomacy Academy is discovering new world