The jerseys worn by the Bulgarian national team in the historic World Championship final in the Philippines will no longer remain locked in the players' wardrobes. They will be offered at a charity auction – a gesture that turns a sporting achievement into a cause.

The initiative was announced during the "Athlete of the Year" 2025 ceremony. Damyian Kolev, Stoil Palev, and Dimitar Dobrev came onto the stage, but behind their words stood the entire team. The decision was made unanimously – each national team member will part with their jersey from the championship.

These are not just kits from a tournament. These are the jerseys from the matches that brought Bulgaria back into contention for the world title after 50 years of waiting. From the anthem before the first whistle to the last point in the final – they bear the mark of a generation that once again made the world talk about Bulgarian volleyball.

Now these symbols of battle will have new value. Instead of merely serving as a reminder of standings and statistics, they will help people who need support.

The details regarding the auction – the platform, deadlines, and the specific cause – are yet to be announced by the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation.

The true weight of success is evident in what remains after it. And this team demonstrated that besides character on the court, they also possess consciousness beyond it.