How many Times were Diplomatic Relations between Russia and Bulgaria Severed
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Albena of France
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by Petya Bondokova
You might not have ever though that skilled and charming ice dancer Albena Denkova could be French. That, however, was what an ESPN columnist wrote this week. Apparently mistaking Bulgaria's Albena with Madame Isabelle Delobel - the actual French competitor in couples' Top 5.
This story is not a big deal. Except for giving a good reason to think about names and what they mean at Olympics. And about how has that influenced Bulgaria's history at the Games.
To some reporters, apparently, certain names mean nothing.
To the refs names could mean everything.
Now the next question should be, what have Bulgarian officials done to make a name for itself at the Olympic arena?
A brief overview over the last several years shows a puzzling mix of great performances and shameful incidents.
Sidney 2000. Bulgarian rowing super-woman Rumiana Neykova seemed to have touched the Olympic gold, before officials examined a photo finish and handed the prize over to Ekaterina Karsten of Belarus.
At the same event, Bulgaria became the biggest weightlifting loser. Its entire squad was kicked out after three lifters tested positive for a banned diuretic - a drastic sanction that was later slammed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The year 2004 saw a ban on Galabin Boevski and two other top lifters from taking part in the Athens Games. Bulgaria's participation was then overshadowed by an incident with talented gymnast Jordan Jovtchev. In men's ring contest, the Bulgarian ace was obviously neglected by a host-dominated jury, which gave the Gold to Greek Dimosthenis Tampakos.
Now back into 2006. Back to Albena Denkova, whose complicated and emotional performance on the ice with partner Maxim Staviski earned a score that left Bulgarians with a bitter taste. Once again in the Olympic history.
What would be better then? To make or to un-make a name? What's so wrong about Bulgaria and many of its outstanding talents who rarely make it that big?
Whatever...those seem to be the questions for the officials.
What we can do is simply admire the athletes who are there just for the challenge, without a great lobby and someone from the Olympic circles to patronize them. Didn't someone say the way is the goal?
You might not have ever though that skilled and charming ice dancer Albena Denkova could be French. That, however, was what an ESPN columnist wrote this week. Apparently mistaking Bulgaria's Albena with Madame Isabelle Delobel - the actual French competitor in couples' Top 5.
This story is not a big deal. Except for giving a good reason to think about names and what they mean at Olympics. And about how has that influenced Bulgaria's history at the Games.
To some reporters, apparently, certain names mean nothing.
To the refs names could mean everything.
Now the next question should be, what have Bulgarian officials done to make a name for itself at the Olympic arena?
A brief overview over the last several years shows a puzzling mix of great performances and shameful incidents.
Sidney 2000. Bulgarian rowing super-woman Rumiana Neykova seemed to have touched the Olympic gold, before officials examined a photo finish and handed the prize over to Ekaterina Karsten of Belarus.
At the same event, Bulgaria became the biggest weightlifting loser. Its entire squad was kicked out after three lifters tested positive for a banned diuretic - a drastic sanction that was later slammed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The year 2004 saw a ban on Galabin Boevski and two other top lifters from taking part in the Athens Games. Bulgaria's participation was then overshadowed by an incident with talented gymnast Jordan Jovtchev. In men's ring contest, the Bulgarian ace was obviously neglected by a host-dominated jury, which gave the Gold to Greek Dimosthenis Tampakos.
Now back into 2006. Back to Albena Denkova, whose complicated and emotional performance on the ice with partner Maxim Staviski earned a score that left Bulgarians with a bitter taste. Once again in the Olympic history.
What would be better then? To make or to un-make a name? What's so wrong about Bulgaria and many of its outstanding talents who rarely make it that big?
Whatever...those seem to be the questions for the officials.
What we can do is simply admire the athletes who are there just for the challenge, without a great lobby and someone from the Olympic circles to patronize them. Didn't someone say the way is the goal?
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