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One of the legends of Bulgarian canoeing and kayaking, Roza Boyanova, has died at the age of 67. In recent years, she had been battling a serious illness. Roza Boyanova was world champion in the kayak fours from…

One of the legends of Bulgarian canoeing and kayaking, Roza Boyanova, has died at the age of 67. In recent years, she had been battling a serious illness.

Roza Boyanova was world champion in the kayak fours at the World Championships held at Pancharevo Lake in 1977.

At the time, she paddled in a four alongside Maria Mincheva, Velichka Mincheva and Natasha Yanakieva. The four won the first world title for Bulgarian canoeing and kayaking.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday at 3.30 pm on 28 October 2023 at the Holy Trinity Church in Reduta!

The management of the Bulgarian Canoe-Kayak Federation extends its most sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.

We pay our respects to her bright memory!