VOLLEY WEEK

Meeting at the Council of Ministers for a new Sports Law, Ganev: Sport must become a priority

A key working meeting was held in the Council of Ministers between representatives of sports federations, Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev, and sports advisor Dimitar Berbatov. The discussions focused on the future of Bulgarian sport and the need for comprehensive reform in its management and funding.The President of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation, Lyubomir Ganev, described the initiative as an important step towards the creation of a new Sports Law, which would become a real basis for the development of the sector. Speaking to the media, Ganev emphasized that the current sports policy needs serious rethinking."It is clear to everyone that the Ministry of Youth and Sports is one of the last in terms of importance and funding. It is no coincidence that the Minister of Sports is often announced last. There must be more funds – sport is prevention," he stated.According to him, mass sports play a direct role in building a healthy society, and successes on the international stage are not accidental but a result of consistent state policy. Ganev emphasized the need for a clear vision for development across three horizons: This strategy should cover key elements such as: "These steps will allow federations to work more calmly, set higher goals, and truly achieve them," he added.