Road to Los Angeles 2028

To be the first Bulgarian men's beach volleyball team to compete in the Olympics.

Beach Volleyball Champions
of Bulgaria

Each year 24 elite teams get to compete on the ultimate stage of beach volleyball, the Olympic Games. While Bulgaria has had many talented indoor volleyball players they have not yet broken into the sand game and we intend to be the first team to do so. 

This journey is a long one but it starts today and ends in 2028. To get there we have to first win in the futures division, then in the challenger and then rank amongst the top teams in the world. In order to do so we need support from everyone on our team, our coaches, our physical therapists, our federation, and our sponsors. 

The first step on the moon was also the last one – the first being the kid who looked up there and said “one day man will walk there.”

The Team

What Do we need to get there?

High Level Coaching

To be the best we should learn from the best. We plan to seek out coaches across the globe as well as hiring a dedicated coach who will take us to the next level. We are currently looking for applicants that will accompany us on our journey. 

Training Camps

During the preseason we plan to travel to Brazil, Turkey, and the USA for three week intensive training camps. There we will be able to compete with the best players in the world as well as gain valuable experience with dedicated coaches. 

Participation in FIVB world tour events

In order to qualify for the olympics we need to win a lot of games in the Futures, Challengers, and Elite level tournaments. By having success in international events we are able to qualify for the Olympics. 

Living and Travel Expenses

To compete in the FIVB world tour we need travel and living expenses. During the first year we will aim to stay within the European Union but as we progress on our journey we will have to travel into other regions for the competition. 

Meet The Team

Dimitar Kalchev

Dimitar Kalchev

  • 15+ years of beach volleyball
  • Multiple times champion of Bulgaria
  • Balkan Champion U22
  • 5th in Europe U18
  • 17th in the World U19
  • More than 20 first places in the Bulgarian tour

Dimitar Mehandzhiyski

  • 10+ years of beach volleyball
  • Multiple times champion of Bulgaria
  • Balkan championship Silver medalist
  • Best defender of season ’24
  • More than 20 first places in the Bulgarian tour

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