Bulgaria officially submitted its bid for hosting the 2014 Olympics. Capital Sofia and the high-class winter resort of Borovets were suggested fields for the Games.
In this way, Bulgaria stands up against France and Norway, which have also eyed the major event.
The cities of Zurich (Switzerland), Sarajevo (Bosnia-Herzegovina), Lake Tahoe (USA), Harbin (China) and Jaca (Spain) are also considered potential bidders. The International Olympic Committee should start collecting the applications next year.
Preparations would cost a lot, the chief of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee told the prime minister. The two met on Wednesday evening and reconfirmed Bulgaria's determination to enter that race.
Ambitions to welcome Olympic guests are an important part of the country's tourism development strategy.