Dozens of Ruse residents participated in World Walking Day in the Youth Park

Saturday, 11 October 2025

The 33rd edition of the World Walking Day took place today in the Youth Park. The sports initiative is organized by the Municipality of Ruse and the Sports and Athletics Club "Dunav", together with the Bulgarian Federation "Sport for All" and with the financial support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Dozens of Ruse residents gathered in the park, who, despite the bad weather, walked the predetermined route.

The sports activity was opened by Deputy Mayor Zdravka Velikova. She congratulated the participants for their enthusiasm and thanked them for the example they set, exercising even in rainy conditions. The event was also honored by the regional coordinator for the municipality of Ruse at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Eleonora Gurbanova.

T-shirts with the logo of the initiative were provided for the participants, and after the end of the race a raffle with prizes was held.

All Ruse residents could participate in the sports initiative, regardless of age and physical fitness. It aims to promote systematic activities and especially walking as a physical activity and its role in the health, good shape, working capacity and longevity of people, regardless of their age, gender, social and health status. On World Walking Day, the Bulgarian Federation "Sport for All" sends a message to municipalities calling for encouraging more people from all age and social groups to systematic sports activities and a healthy lifestyle.

The event is part of the State Sports Calendar for 2025 and is in implementation of the National Program "BULFAR'2025 - 2028". Globally, it is part of the program of the International Association "Sport for All".

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