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Sports | December 12, 2015, Saturday // 14:53
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The resort town of Bansko on Saturday is welcoming its first ski tourists this year with a special inauguration ceremony.
Sports Minister Krasen Kralev attended the festive events which began at the new lift built in the Shiligarnika area, specialized websites report.
Ski legends such as Markus Wasmeier, Marc Girardelli, and Petar Popangelov are also attending the ceremony, alongside Minister Kralev (2-R in the photo above).
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