Nearly 100 children from three countries participated in an international adapted swimming tournament in Sofia

Nearly 100 children and young people from Bulgaria, Serbia, and the Republic of North Macedonia participated in the first edition of the international adapted swimming tournament "AllinPrix", held at the 50-meter pool in the swimming complex of the Technical University – Sofia.

The event brought together children and young people with intellectual and physical disabilities, their coaches, families, and friends of the sport, turning it into a true celebration of sportsmanship, equality, and social inclusion.

The official start of the tournament was given by Petko Goranov, Mayor of the "Studentski" district of the Sofia Municipality.

The competition featured representatives of sports clubs and organizations from Bulgaria, Serbia, and North Macedonia: SC "Javelin" – Burgas, SCP "Traiana" – Stara Zagora, SC "Raven Start 2020" – Gabrovo, "Alexander Rusev" Foundation – Ruse, SC "AFA Champion", SC "GD Sport-Bulgaria" – Blagoevgrad, SC "Swim with Me" – Varna, PC "Plovdiv 2019", NSK Olimp – Sofia, ParaKids – Sofia, SC "Levent" – Sofia, ITK Macedonia, Sportski savez osoba sa invaliditetom Beograda, and Plivački klub za osobe sa invaliditetom "Pirot" from Serbia, SC "BG i sport za vsichki" – Sofia, and "Voden Put" Foundation.

The tournament demonstrated the high level of development of adapted swimming in Bulgaria and the region. Behind every start and every achievement were months of hard work, persistence, and dedication from both the athletes and their coaches and families.

Besides the competitive sports events, the atmosphere throughout the day was filled with smiles, new friendships, and mutual support. It is precisely these values that turn sport into a powerful tool for social integration and personal development.

The organizers expressed gratitude to the Technical University – Sofia for providing the venue and support, as well as to Alexander Alexandrov, Director of the Department of Physical Education and Sport, for his assistance in organizing the event.

Special thanks were also extended to the "Studentski" district of the Sofia Municipality for its active support, trust, and commitment during the preparation and implementation of the tournament. Gratitude was received by both the district leadership and all employees who contributed to the successful organization of the event.

The organizers also thanked the volunteers from SK "BG and Sport for All", as well as the partners from the "Waterway" Foundation and SK SOP "Sport Sambo for Development" for their support and empathy.

With the launch of the first edition of "AllinPrix", another important step was taken towards the development of more accessible, inclusive, and equal sports for all.