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National Championship - Group Routines, Category B
From 26 to 28 June, the National Championship for Category B Group Routines took place in Shumen. Our club was represented by teams in the Pre-Junior (up to 11 years) and Pre-Junior age categories.
All of our teams performed successfully and earned top placements. The competition was especially exciting for the gymnasts who were participating in a national championship of this level for the very first time.
A lot of hard work lies ahead this summer as the gymnasts continue to develop their skills as individual competitors.
Once again, this championship proved that the dedication and effort invested during training are rewarded with strong performances and excellent results at the National Championship.
You can find the full results here:http://levski-triaditza.com/en/results
World Championship for Athletes with Down Syndrome
From 15 to 17 June, Sofia hosted the World Championship for Athletes with Down Syndrome. Our club took part both in the preparation of the gymnasts and in the organization of the event.
The Head of Rhythmic Gymnastics was Maria Kancheva, the Head Judge was Marina Grozdanova, and Alexandra Dineva served as a judge. All of our club's coaches, together with the Junior and Senior gymnasts, volunteered throughout the championship, while the gymnasts from the Pre-Junior (up to 9 years), Pre-Junior (up to 11 years), and Pre-Junior categories supported the athletes from the stands.
The professional work of the coaches responsible for preparing the athletes—Iveta Ivanova, Viktoria Georgieva, and their assistants Kaya Hristova, Alice Shakirova, and Simona Lazarova—was rewarded with well-deserved medal-winning performances.
Having the opportunity to train alongside athletes with Down syndrome had an exceptionally positive impact on both our gymnasts and coaches.
Hosting the World Championship gave us the opportunity to evaluate our work, gain valuable experience, and inspired us to continue striving for even higher standards in the future.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Slav Petkov, President of the Bulgarian Federation of Adapted Physical Activity, for his trust and support. We look forward to future opportunities for collaboration.
Important News
This year, we took part in the "Fantastico for You" initiative with a project aimed at securing funding for the renovation of our ballet hall. Our project was selected among the approved proposals from a total of 369 applicants.
The finalists of the fourth edition of the competition were announced during a special ceremony held at Joy Station Club.
We were delighted to receive a beautiful trophy and a symbolic certificate voucher.
We would like to thank the organizers for their trust and support, which will help us improve the conditions in our ballet hall.
We expect the renovation to be completed by the end of the summer.
National Championship – Category A
From July 5 to 7, the National Championship – Category A for Juniors and Women was held in Plovdiv.
The competition featured:
- 74 junior gymnasts
- 69 senior gymnasts
Our club was represented by:
Juniors: Ava Luleva, Yoana Vasileva, Maya Dobreva
Women: Alexandra Alexandrova, Alina Karayvan, Valerie Fotevova
Ava Luleva and Alexandra Alexandrova did not advance past the qualification stage.
Junior Results
All-Around: Yoana Vasileva - 4th place, Maya Dobreva - 5th place
Apparatus Finals: Yoana Vasileva - Hoop: 2nd place, Clubs: 5th place, Maya Dobreva - Ball: 1st place
Women's Results
All-Around: Valerie Fotevova – 8th place
Apparatus Finals: Valerie Fotevova – Hoop: 6th place, Ball: 2nd place, Clubs: 6th place, Alina Karayvan – Hoop: 7th place, Clubs: 4th place, Ribbon: 1st place
May 2026
On May 23, our club held its annual celebration and competition event. All members had the opportunity to showcase what they had learned throughout the year. Competitive gymnasts competed for the championship titles in their respective age groups, while the ensembles and recreational groups performed exhibition routines. More than 120 girls aged 3 to 21 took part in the event.
The individual champions were:
- Mini – Viktoria Georgieva
- Children up to 11 years – Maria Gotseva
- Pre-junior – Karina Milkova
- Junior – Viktoria Dzhelebova
- Women – Ivayla Velkovska
The “Athlete Role Model” award, established in memory of Dora Kalcheva, was presented to Alexandra Alexandrova – a gymnast and student of Kinesitherapy at the National Sports Academy, who continues to compete in Category A while pursuing her academic and athletic development.
Our young coach Viktoria Yordanova, who has been working exceptionally well with our 3- and 4-year-old gymnasts for many years, was also celebrated as a graduating senior.
Mila Yanakieva, now in her second year of studies at NATFA, once again took part in the competition.
Our athletes with Down syndrome performed two new routines as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Championship, which will take place in Sofia from June 15 to 17.
Alina Kolomiiets, a member of the Bulgarian National Women’s Ensemble, was able to join us and support her team.
Once again, as one big family of coaches, athletes, and parents, we prepared the hall together, gave our very best, and turned the day into a celebration of hard work, skill, and kindness for Levski-Triaditsa.
National Championship – “Elite” Category
On May 15–17, the highest-ranking competition in the National Sports Calendar took place at the “Sofia” hall. Our club was represented in the junior category by Karina Milkova, who finished fifth in the all-around and qualified for three finals, Kaya Ganeva (hoop final), and Martina Tomova.
In the senior category, Viktoria Jelebiova reached the ribbon final, and Diana Dimitrova also delivered strong performances. Ivaila Velkovska had a solid first season in the individual senior women’s category.
Our gymnasts showed clear progress and strong ambition to rank among the best rhythmic gymnasts in Bulgaria.
Alexandra Alexieva was awarded “Best Judge of the Competition.”
International Tournament
From May 7–10, the International Tournament “Trakia Cup” and “Maria Petrova Prize” marked a successful start for the “Elite” and “A” category gymnasts, the beginning of the season for “B” ensembles, and the first participation of non-registered children born in 2018–2019.
The results can be found here: http://levski-triaditza.com/en/results
National Championship - “Elite” category
From May 1-3, the first stage of the National Championship - “Elite” category, “Julieta Shishmanova,” determined the gymnasts who will compete for the title of Champion of Bulgaria in the most prestigious competition.
The second stage of the National Championship - “Elite” category for the “Maria Gigova” Cup will take place from May 15-17 at “Sofia” Hall.
The following athletes qualified for the second stage:
Senior: Ivayla Velkovska
Junior: Viktoria Dzhelebova, Diana Dimitrova
Pre-junior: Kaya Ganeva, Martina Tomova
Karina Milkova earned the right to participate directly in the second stage of the National Championship after her strong performance in the “Olympic Team Project” selection.
The remaining athletes continue their preparation for the National Championship – Individual, Category “A,” as well as for the National team championship.
National Team Championship
From April 23 to 26, the National Team Championship was held in Sofia. Our club participated with 2 teams in children, 2 teams in pre-junior, 2 teams in junior, and one senior team.
The youngest competitors delivered the most convincing performance. They presented their routines with great enthusiasm and motivation. Despite some mistakes, their progress is clearly visible.
The junior competitors faced very strong competition. The pressure took its toll, and not all of them managed to show their true potential.
In the senior category, the participation of national team athletes largely determined the rankings. Our girls performed elegant routines, fully compliant with the regulations, and received well-deserved scores.
The club would like to express its gratitude to the youngest athletes and their parents, who supported them throughout the entire event.
Conclusions from the competition have been drawn, training plans have been updated, and everyone is now looking ahead to the upcoming State Championship in the Elite category “Julieta Shishmanova.”
National Championship
On March 14, the first stage of the National Championship for Ensembles – Elite Category was held at Sofia Hall. Our club was represented by two teams in the Children’s age group, as well as one team each in the Junior and Women’s categories.
The beginning of the competition season was successful for us – both Children’s teams, as well as the Women’s team, qualified to continue their participation in the second stage, which will take place in October. Our Junior ensemble did not manage to pass the qualification round, but with their performance the girls demonstrated that they remain in a strong position for the upcoming National Championship – A Category.
We believe that the coming months of intensive training will lead all of our participants to success:
Pre-junior team 1:
Gergana Gyupchanova, Zhanna Valkanova, Kaya Ganeva, Karina Milkova, Nikoleta Vasileva
Olympic Hopes
On February 1, a testing session for gymnasts born between 2017 and 2013 was held at Rakovski Hall to form a group monitored by the national coaches. The following athletes from our club took part: 2017 – Valentina Smilkova, Sofia Naneva, 2016 – Gabriela Nesheva, Deyana Nemtseva, Maria Gotseva, Maria Kraleva, 2014 – Zara Pahleva, 2013 – Karina Milkova, Kaya Ganeva. The first part of the exam included meeting the required physical fitness standards, after which the stage continued with body difficulties. Those who met the specified requirements advanced to the second stage, where they demonstrated their skills with apparatus. These gymnasts were: 2017 – Valentina Smilkova, 2016 – Deyana Nemtseva, Maria Kraleva, 2014 – Zara Pahleva, 2013 – Karina Milkova, Kaya Ganeva.
On February 22, the second stage of the Olympic Hopes selection took place Karina Milkova, Kaya Ganeva, Deyana Nemtseva, and Valentina Smilkova met the required standards and progressed to the next stage.
Gabriela Nesheva, Deyana Nemtseva, Maria Gotseva, and Zara Pahleva are now also part of another monitoring group for our young talents – “Future Stars,” supervised by the Coaches’ Commission of the Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation.