site.btaSports Minister Discusses Working Solutions With Gabrovo Sports Clubs

Youth and Sports Minister Ivan Peshev had a meeting with nearly 80 representatives of sports clubs from Gabrovo Region on Tuesday. The meeting was initiated by the Gabrovo Regional Administration. "With the Ministry's team, we have initiated meetings with all regional cities in Bulgaria to find working solutions. In my work over the past five months, I have held a number of meetings, identifying several major problems, in some places the use of double and even triple funding is observed," Peshev stressed.

Funds for sports and youth policy in 2025 have been increased by over BGN 42 million, which is 31% more than 2024, Peshev said, adding that this is the largest increase in recent years. "Thus, the total budget of the Ministry is nearly BGN 180 million," he pointed out.

Peshev noted that through the programme of the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry, funds will be allocated for the reconstruction of one of the stadiums in Gabrovo, as well as for the construction of a new multifunctional hall. 

The Ministry's press centre noted that Peshev visited the Hristo Botev and Aprilov stadiums in Gabrovo, as well as the Gabrovo Youth Centre on Tuesday. The Minister also met with Gabrovo Mayor Tanya Hristova.