The Audi importer for Bulgaria - Porsche BG - officially became the general sponsor of the Bulgarian Ski Federation (BFSki). This was announced today during a press conference which was held at the Audi showroom in the capital Sofia - "Porsche Sofia West".

The partnership contract was signed by Mr. Tseko Minev - Chairman of the Bulgarian Ski Federation, and Mr. Thomas Rushitska - CEO of Porsche BG. Agreement between the German automobile brand and ski federation has a duration of 3 years.

Mr. Thomas Rushitska and Mr. Tseko Minev

As special guests at the event attended by many national athletes and coaches, including our highly successful snowboarders Alexandra Jekova, Radoslav Ranchev and Ivan Yankov, and their coaches Victor Zhekov and Atanas Petrov; athletes in alpine skiing Maria Kirkova, Silvia Madjarska, Georgi Georgiev, Svetoslav Georgiev, Kiril Manolov, Nikola Chongarov and their coaches Gregor Koshtumay, Ivan Konyarski, Borislav Stoyanov and Zaharin Grivev; cross-country skiing coach Plamen Nedyalkov; Bulgarian best player in the ski jumping at the moment Vladimir Zografski and his coach and father Emil Zografski.

As an official sponsor of the ski Audi will provide 9 cars for the needs of athletes and training staff. Seven of the vehicles were off-road Audi Q5, and the other two cars are emblematic for the brand hatchback model line coupe Audi A3 Sportback.

The Bulgarian national team ski and snowboard

Audi Q5 SUV model with two-liters and trilitrov TDI engine. Cars are rich with additional equipment, including leather upholstery, multifunction sport steering wheel and front seat heating. Value of each of the cars Audi Q5 is 120 000 BGN, and the Audi A3 Sportback - BGN 60 000. All vehicles have inherent for premium brand Audi white exterior that meets the lifestyle of skiing athletes.

Mr. Tseko Minev, Mr. Thomas Rushitska and Mrs. Preslava Vladimirova

For the needs of teams and players with a massive ski equipment selected and purchased 8 employee Volkswagen Caravelle. Passenger models are 8-local and are equipped with 5-cylinder TDI engine with high level of functionality and comfort, and are constantly driven by a 4-wheel steering system for approved Volkswagen 4 Motion, which is characterized by perfect behavior the road in winter conditions.

Mr. Georgi Bobev, Mr. Tseko Minev and Mr. Thomas Rushitska

Bulgarian snowboard star Alexandra Jekova with her national snowboard team's new Audi Q5

AUDI in the world of ski sport

Undisputed lover of winter challenges, Audi is without doubt the brand that best knows how to overcome them. Thanks to the patented technology of the German concern Quattro, Audi cars are both one of the most safe and dynamic vehicles in winter conditions. Quattro technology ensures better traction and stability during cornering, thereby giving security and driving dynamics.

For years, Audi has been an integral part of sports as skiing in his native Germany and worldwide. Concern from Ingolstadt is a major sponsor of World Cup skiing since 2002, and official partner of the International Ski Federation FIS. Last season Audi extended its sponsorship contract until 2011 FLEET concern financially support the national teams and Alpine skiing in Switzerland, Sweden, France, Liechtenstein, Italy and Finland. Earlier this year the concern and provide 30 vehicles for the Audi Q7 competitions in giant slalom at the World Cup in the winter resort of Kitzbuehel.

In Bulgaria Porsche BG and Audi brand are a major advertiser of the ski resort of Bansko in 2005 and official carrier of the VIP guests on the opening of ski season in the resort. От тази година Audi ще подкрепи ски спортистите ни и с автомобилен парк с моделите Audi Q5 и Audi A3 Sportback. This year Audi will support our athletes ski and fleet with models Audi Q5 and Audi A3 Sportback.

THE PHOTO GALLERY FROM THE EVENT IS HERE !!!

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