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Accept the world tennis elite 

Accept the world tennis elite

28.07.2011


Bulgaria and Women's Tennis Association (WTA) officially signed a contract to conduct the "Tournament of Champions." Contest, which practically ended the worst season in the WTA, will be held in "Arena Armeec" in Sofia in the period 2012-2014 year.

The contract was signed on the main WTA Director Stacy Alastar and President of the BF Tennis Stefan Tsvetkov. The event was also attended by Prime Minister of the Republic Boyko Borisov, the Finance Minister Simeon Djankov, Svilen Neykov sports such as our first rocket Tsvetana Pironkova.

"I want to thank Mr. Borisov for the support that our country was. Our application was made easier by this great hall, without which there would yadva to get the tournament, "said Tsvetkov.

Praised for "Arena Armeec" give Stacy Alastar. "Hall you really great. I can safely say that in Europe there are many such facilities. I'm sure this tournament Bulgaria will receive great publicity. This will be the motivation for your young players, "said the first lady in the world women's tennis.

Took the floor and Finance Minister Simeon Djankov. "I can say that the funds for the tournament already assured, and this for all 3 years that we will host (Ed. Prize pool for one year is $ 750,000). I hope we can raise the level of the sport in this country, "said the financier.

"In sport things change every year," philosophy began his speech, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov. "Now is the time of Grisha and Pironkova. In this room, however, will give a chance to children in the next 10-20 years to develop. We as a country we must havesimilar room.

The weekend will be officially opened, I can tell you that very soon there will come the best basketball players in the Balkans, which will be gathered in Sofia for a benefis. We are trying in every way to help our athletes invest in sport and it shows, "Borisov said.



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