site.btaUPDATED BOC President-Elect Issues Message to Bulgarian Athletes Ahead of 25th Winter Olympics Opening

Bulgarian Olympic Committee (BOC) President-elect Vesela Lecheva wished success to the Bulgarian athletes participating in the Winter Games in Milan-Cortina 2026.

Lecheva will attend the official opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympics at 9 pm on Friday at San Siro Stadium in Milan.

“Today is a big day not only for the Bulgarian athletes but for the whole world. In just a few hours, the Opening of the 25th Winter Olympic Games Milan-Cortina 2026 will take place. Just participating here is a victory! I am more excited than when I was an athlete myself. May you experience only happiness and satisfaction in the coming days, stay focused and show your very best, but also demonstrate great spirit. Good luck, wonderful Bulgarian athletes!” Lecheva wrote on Facebook.

Later Friday, Lecheva shared that competing at the Olympics is the most thrilling moment for any athlete and the most grand sporting event in the world.

Bulgaria will be represented by 20 athletes across six sports.

On Thursday, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and BOC President-elect Vesela Lecheva visited International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry. Later on Friday, they will be guests of the Italian head of state, Sergio Mattarella, at the Royal Palace in Milan, where a reception will be held in honor of the official opening of the Winter Olympic Games. Afterwards, Iotova and Lecheva will attend the ceremony at San Siro Stadium, where the Games will officially begin and the Olympic flame will be lit.