Stoitchkov Grabs Action Hero Prize

Society | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
Stoitchkov Grabs Action Hero Prize Bulgaria’s football legend Hristo Stoitchkov received a sword from a television channel, which named the top coach Bulgaria’s Action Hero of the year. He took on the national team in July. Photo by Kameliya Atanasova (Sofia News Agency)

Bulgaria's national team football coach swept Thursday an Action Hero award for his energetic style and successful performance with the team.

Hristo Stoitchkov has not suffered a single defeat on the pitch since he took on the coaching job.

The Action Hero Awards were established by the Sony-owned television channel AXN, which has been broadcasting in Bulgaria for a year.

In the females category, the prize went to top journalist Elena Yontcheva.

A jury comprised of the chief editors of some of the leading Bulgarian media picked the winners.

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