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Bulgarian Wrestling Federation leadership contest

Overview

Daniel Alexandrov, a former national classical wrestler and Member of Parliament, has announced his candidacy for President of the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation. Alexandrov stated his goal is to provide “unity, transparency, and stability” to the sport, prioritizing the needs of athletes, coaches, and clubs.

His candidacy emerges amid administrative tension and legal proceedings. The Sofia Appellate Court has ordered an extraordinary General Assembly for October 17, 2026, to address the potential removal of the current Executive Board and President, the election of new leadership, and the adoption of a new statute. Additionally, Alexandrov’s bid follows a legal history involving a 2025 indictment by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, a case that was returned to the prosecution after previous delays related to parliamentary immunity.

Entities

Bulgarian Basketball Federation · Bulgarian Wrestling Federation · Sofia Appellate Court · Daniel Alexandrov · Orlin Atanasov

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Orlin Atanasov enters race for Bulgarian Basketball Federation presidency

    Orlin Atanasov has officially launched his candidacy for president of the Bulgarian Basketball Federation, backed by Politehnica Dupnitsa and six other clubs.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Daniel Alexandrov runs for Bulgarian Wrestling Federation President

    Former wrestler and MP Daniel Alexandrov has announced his candidacy for President of the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation amid calls for leadership changes and ongoing legal scrutiny.

Sources

gong.bg · safenews.bg · temasport.com · viaranews.com