Bulgarian President in Sochi for Closing Ceremony

President Rosen Plevneliev (R) met the Bulgarian athletes in Sochi. Photo by Bulgarian Olympic Committee

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev is in Sochi for the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games.

The head of state arrived in Sochi on Saturday, where he met with the Bulgarian athletes who are still at the Games, as well as the broadcasting team of the Bulgarian National Television. Later he watched the men's relay in the biathlon, where Bulgaria finished 15th.

Plevneliev congratulated the Bulgarian athletes for their performances, despite not winning any medals, saying that participation on such a forum in itself is a big achievement.

The closing ceremony will begin at 6 PM EET.

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