Message from the
World Mountain Running Association President

Danny HUGHES

The first edition of the Balkan championships in Mountain Running represents a great development for our sport. All those involved with this initiative are to be congratulated, especially the organisers of this years event, the Bulgarian Athletic Federation.
WMRA offer their full support and encouragement.
I hope that all the effort involved is rewarded by a good entry from each of the Balkan countries all of whom enjoy wonderful mountains in which to practice this special form of endurance athletics.
Sport should be of great assistance in fostering friendly relations between peoples of all nations. I am conscious of the troubled history of the Balkan region so may this event contribute a little to bringing harmony to all its peoples.

Message from the
Bulgarian Athletic Federation President
Dobromir KARAMARINOV