On the same day, March 27, tensions around the Bulgarian Olympic Committee (BOC) reached a new peak. On bTV's morning show,the newly elected chairwoman Vesela Lecheva commented on the latest events for the first timeand described the challenging of the General Assembly's decisions as a precedent in the 100-year history of the BOC, which casts a reputational stain with severe consequences. She accused her opponents of deliberate sabotage, aiming to block the organization's work.
Hours later, in an official statement, the still-acting chairwoman Stefka Kostadinova respondedthat she would comply with the court's decisions and emphasized that some of the federations do not support the new leadership.
Summary of statements:
Vesela Lecheva:
Challenging the decisions of the General Assembly is unprecedented in the 100-year history of the BOC and will harm the organization.
Accuses Stefka Kostadinova and close associates of sabotage by filing complaints that do not challenge the election itself, but rather technical issues.
Claims that the election was transparent and fair, with signed documents without remarks.
She is surprised by the police involvement and by the fact that Kostadinova does not respond to her attempts to make contact.
Believes that the complaints aim to block the work of the BOC, which will cause irreparable damage, including to Bulgaria's international image.
Stefka Kostadinova:
Notes that some of the federations do not support Lecheva and are not members of the newly formed Association of Sports Federations.
Points out that some of the newly elected members of the Executive Committee have withdrawn and are not registered in the management.
Emphasizes that as acting chairwoman, she is obliged to comply with the law and with court complaints.
Refuses to escalate tensions, stating that she will accept the court decision, whatever it may be.
Summary of the situation:
As a result of the elections for chairman of the BOC, a serious conflict is emerging between Vesela Lecheva and Stefka Kostadinova. This dynamic exchange of positions highlights the deep division within the BOC, which threatens to paralyze the organization's work and jeopardize its international image.
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