Ministry of Foreign Affairs had today dear and special guests – the children champions of the Adapted Physical Activity Federation (APAF) – Balkans and Black Sea region and their coaches.
They were welcomed by Deputy Foreign Minister Zaritsa Dinkova and Chief of Staff Yana Docheva, who congratulated them on their excellent results.
APAF participates with representatives of several elite international sports forums for children and youth with disabilities. On June 27, 2021, the athletes from the federation returned from the Emil Open European Championship for children and youth with physical and mental disabilities, which was held in Brno, Czech Republic. They glorified Bulgaria by winning 6 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals in the competition with participants from 14 countries. The team participates in a competition in the disciplines of athletics, swimming and boccia sports game.
The guests of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had the opportunity to see part of the rich artistic fund of the ministry and to learn curious details about the diplomatic protocol. The cabinet of the minister and the conference and meeting halls of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also open to them.
The next big goal of the APAF athletes is to participate in the World Championship for children and youth with Down Syndrome in Italy, which will take place in the period 4-11 October 2021. We wish them success!
