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Past District Governor of District 2430 and Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 21B, Altan Arslan, attended the events of Rotary Club of Kardzhali as a guest of honor and took an active role in the program.
On the evening of May 31, Rotary Club of Kardzhali held its traditional gala at the “Arpezos” restaurant, during which the presidential handover ceremonies for the Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact Clubs took place. The event gained a special atmosphere with the participation of many distinguished Rotary members, including:
- District Governor Elect (DGE) Plamen Tsvetkov
- District Governor Nominee (DGN) Aleksandar Petrov
- Аssistant Governor Emil Pashov
- Chair of the Rotary Foundation Committee and President of the Rotary Club of Stara Zagora, Konstantin Stoyanov
- Chair of the Public Image Committee, Tanya Georgieva
- President of the Ruse Danube Rotary Club, Galya Pencheva
- President of the Burgas Rotary Club, Gergana Georgieva
- President of the Edirne Rotary Club, Aykut
- Guests from the Rotary Clubs of Dimitrovgrad and Harmanli
- Beloved Rotarian and close friend of the club from Bursa, Şaban Rodoplu
- Member of Parliament Ayten Sabri
- District Governor Nominee (DGN) Aleksandar Petrov
- Аssistant Governor Emil Pashov
- Chair of the Rotary Foundation Committee and President of the Rotary Club of Stara Zagora, Konstantin Stoyanov
- Chair of the Public Image Committee, Tanya Georgieva
- President of the Ruse Danube Rotary Club, Galya Pencheva
- President of the Burgas Rotary Club, Gergana Georgieva
- President of the Edirne Rotary Club, Aykut
- Guests from the Rotary Clubs of Dimitrovgrad and Harmanli
- Beloved Rotarian and close friend of the club from Bursa, Şaban Rodoplu
- Member of Parliament Ayten Sabri
- During the handover ceremony, current president Yumer Lütfi passed on the presidency to Petar Petkov, who holds dual membership in both the Rotary and - Rotaract clubs. Bojidar Kavrakirov became the new president of the Rotaract Club, while Toan Topçu took over as president of the Interact Club.
The main theme of the gala was “For Sports and Children” – an initiative aimed at supporting the traditional football tournament organized in cooperation with the “Arda 1924” Football Academy, a key project of the Rotary Club of Kardzhali. Alyosha Sinabov, President of the Academy and also a club member, took part in the event.
On June 1 – International Children’s Day – the grand finale and award ceremony of the “Paradise Cup” tournament took place. This year, the tournament welcomed around 2,000 young athletes from 30 different football clubs across the country. The fields were filled not only with children but also with their enthusiastic families, teachers, and hundreds of sports fans. This powerful public support from the stands once again highlighted the significance and value of Rotary’s investment in youth.
Attendees included:
- Altan Arslan – PDG of District 2430 and Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 21B
- DGE Plamen Tsvetkov
- Arkan Apturahman – Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 21B, District 2482
- DGN Aleksandar Petrov
- Members of the Rotary District Committee.
An Invitation to the Future from Rotary
The Rotary Club of Kardzhali aims to take the “Paradise Cup” tournament to an international level next year. Rotary clubs abroad are warmly invited to join this meaningful event by enabling the participation of their young footballers and promoting a sports festival based on friendship, fair play, and cultural exchange.
This tournament is not just a sports event—it is a strong symbol of Rotary’s belief in youth and its investment in the future. Rotary will continue to support all initiatives that contribute to the development of young people's physical, social, and leadership skills. The steps taken in Kardzhali are poised to transcend regional boundaries and become part of a universal Rotary vision.
