Coaching Staff

Kaloyan Kolev

Judo and Sambo Coach

Experienced coach with long-standing expertise. First coach of Bulgaria's national team for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Judo athletes from 2012 to 2025. Led athletes in 4 Olympic Games with multiple World and European Championship appearances, earning dozens of medals. Long-time judge at republican championships and Honored Master of Sports in Sambo.

Ani Boyadzhieva

Judo and Sambo Coach

Master of Sports with a long athletic career. Trained under Japanese specialist Keniichi Soshida 7th dan. Over 20-time Republican champion in Judo and Sambo with over 177 medals from European and World Championships. Graduated from National Sports Academy in 1994.

Trayan Rusinov

President and Coach

Club president and coach in Judo, Sambo, and Sumo. Graduated from 57th Sports School "St. Naum Ohridski" with Judo specialization (2002), completing NSA with Sumo specialization (2025). In 2026, obtaining postgraduate qualification in Judo and continuing studies in Pedagogy.

Yuliana Rusinova

Active Athlete and Coach

Student at Sports School 166 "Vasil Levski" with Judo coaching specialization. Republican champion in Judo, Sambo, and Sumo. Active member of Bulgaria's national team with participation in the 2025 World Junior Judo Championship.