Two socially responsible companies, part of the Astreco Holding group, will take on the role of transport provider for the delegates.

Three Honda models – HR-V, ZR-V and Jazz – provided by Astreco Rent, will welcome and transport the delegates arriving for the World Championships for Athletes with Down Syndrome. The opening event begins on Sunday, June 14, in Sofia with a large-scale “Parade of Nations” and continues until June 19.

“I am grateful to companies such as Bultraco AD, the official Honda distributor, and Astreco Rent for standing behind young athletes with Down syndrome, helping them feel truly welcomed in Bulgaria and enabling them to compete at this world championship, which is not only the first of its kind in our country but also the first in Eastern Europe. This is what social responsibility is about,” said Slav Petkov, Chairman of FAFA Bulgaria, in a conversation with a representative of Astreco Holding EAD.

The capital will welcome more than 400 athletes from 28 countries, competing in five disciplines – athletics, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, tennis, and table tennis. Bulgaria will be represented by 20 athletes.

The “Parade of Nations” will start at 7:00 PM from Sveta Nedelya Square and will proceed along Vitosha Boulevard to the area in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK). Following the official speeches, Krisko, Lyubo Kirov, and Maria Ilieva will take the stage and perform the championship anthem “You Are Part of Us”.

The championship is held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Iliana Yotova. Among the official guests attending the opening ceremony are the Minister of Youth and Sports Encho Kerazov, the Mayor of Sofia Municipality Vasil Terziev, the President of the Supreme Administrative Court Lyubomir Gaydov, and the Chairman of FAFA Bulgaria Slav Petkov.