Bulgarian competitors had a very successful performance at the biggest competition – the America Tri Games tournament for people with Down syndrome, which was held in Argentina. Bulgaria was represented at the tournament by one gymnast and four athletes.
Aleksandar Asenov won gold in the long jump, and Radena Angelova won the gold medal in the long jump and silver in the 100 m race, reports the Bulgarian Federation for Adapted Physical Activity.
Emilian Kostadinov became second in sports gymnastics, and the men’s 4×100 relay team won a bronze medal.
In Italy, Giacomo Drago, with the children of the Down Association, has been working on a mountaineering project for six years, including excursions to the Montagnamo mountains. The mountain environment is educational in itself because it also allows for the development of respect for the environment and for others. This type of project is focused on collaboration, sharing tasks, sharing information, and supporting each other.
Nine climbers with Down syndrome on the slopes of Etna (Montagnamo project, September 2019)
Last summer, Giacomo accompanied nine boys to the mouth of Mount Etna in Sicily, completing a route that was challenging even for trained climbers. A testament to tenacity, resilience, passion, cooperation and the spirit of adventure, as well as all the skills acquired during the years of independence.
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