The Bulgarian Olympic Committee received a clear sign of support from the International Olympic Committee during the first official visit of the new BOC President Vesela Lecheva to the Olympic House in Lausanne.
Lecheva and the delegation led by her were received by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, but the meeting was far from being merely protocol. The Olympic headquarters also commented on the months-long issue surrounding the management of the BOC, making it clear that for the IOC, it is now concluded.
"For the Bulgarian Olympic Committee, this was a difficult year, but it is important that everything is now behind you," said James Macleod, who is responsible for relations with National Olympic Committees.
According to him, the situation in Bulgaria was monitored not only by the IOC administration but also by the organization's Executive Board. Macleod pointed out that adherence to rules and respect for the results of the conducted elections were the main principles for the IOC's position.
Coventry herself welcomed the Bulgarian delegation at the first official meeting between the two leaderships. Lecheva, for her part, presented to the IOC President the plans for building a new home for the Bulgarian Olympic Committee.
Radoslav Yankov also participated in the BOC delegation. The four-time Olympian and Snowboard World Cup winner became the first active Bulgarian athlete to meet Kirsty Coventry at the IOC headquarters after her election as president.

Yankov also emphasized the preservation of parallel giant slalom in the Olympic program, and Coventry highlighted the importance of active athletes' participation in the management of the Olympic movement.
An interesting signal for the future also came from the meetings in Lausanne. Coventry plans a series of visits to National Olympic Committees next year, with Bulgaria being among the countries that may be included in her program.
The change in the public presentation of the BOC also received a positive assessment from the IOC. The organization's communication department noted the committee's new website, more open media policy, activity on social networks, and greater transparency in its work.

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