80 Years of the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation Prerequisites and Creation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Wrestling is a national sport in Bulgaria. It is unique in style and has a centuries' old history. Its numerous victories have paved a glorious path of great tradition. Looking back to its origins and the formation of the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation is only logical on the eve of its 80th anniversary. The issue of determining the exact date when the federation was founded has not been thoroughly studied. Some attempts have been made to identify an approximate period as ‘the beginning’, naming certain professional wrestling competitions, circus contests, gymnastics tournaments or the participation in international tournaments as such a starting point. These events did take place and are undoubtedly historical facts; however, they are only part of the prerequisites for the founding of the Bulgarian wrestling federation. The main purpose of the current study is to research and record certain prerequisites for the formation of the Bulgarian wrestling federation.