Pencho Milkov honored the European air pistol shooting champion Damyan Iliev

Thursday, 20 February 2025

“Keep your eyes on the target, no matter what you do,” the mayor wished the young shooter

Mayor Pencho Milkov today awarded the European air pistol shooting champion Damyan Iliev. The 17-year-old student at the English High School set a European record in the 10-meter discipline during the junior championship held in Tallinn on February 13.

Pencho Milkov expressed his pride in the young athlete’s achievement, emphasizing that he is a role model and inspiration for the youth of Ruse. “Sport is a symbol of discipline, perseverance, will and spirit. Every success on the sports field is the result of countless hours of hard work, hardships and unwavering faith in one’s own strength. Keep working hard and making us happy. Keep your eyes on the target, no matter what you do,” the mayor said.

Damyan's path to victory began in the 5th grade, when he became part of the competitors of the Student Sports School in Ruse. Since then, he has been training under the guidance of Sevdalina Stoyanova, who is the chairman of the Lokomotiv Shooting Club. At today's meeting, Stoyanova especially thanked Olympic champion Tanyu Kiryakov for the methodological assistance provided.

Damyan Iliev thanked his coaches and his family for the support they have given him over the years. He shared that he is motivated to continue working hard and achieve even greater victories.

The young Ruse native will participate in the European Youth Championship in Croatia in March, where he will strive to consolidate his position as a leader. The mayor wished him success and expressed his belief that the young man will continue to glorify the club, the city and our country.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy Mayor Borislav Rachev, Director of ME "Sports Properties" Lachezar Ivanov, Chairman of the Municipal Council in Ruse, Academician Hristo Beloev, Municipal Councilor and member of the Standing Committee on Youth and Sports Emil Denkov, and Maya Petrova, Director of the Student Sports School.

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