Women in TSG – Viktoria Racheva Slavkova Member of the Advisory Council and Development Commission, ICTSGDirector of Sustainable Development, Culture and Sports – Sofia Municipality At the crossroads of policy, heritage, and grassroots sports, Viktoria Racheva Slavkova has emerged as one of Bulgaria’s most committed voices in preserving and elevating Traditional Sports and Games (TSG). As a key contributor within the ICTSG Elevation Framework, she brings not just academic vision but practical leadership that connects local traditions to global development goals. Viktoria is a senior policy professional with more than 20 years of experience in international cooperation, sustainability, and sports policy. As Director for Sustainable Development, Culture and Sports in Sofia Municipality, she has played a key role in shaping cultural initiatives that integrate indigenous knowledge, urban communities, and youth-based traditional games into city life. 🎯 Key Contributions to Traditional Sports

Represents Bulgaria in multiple international platforms dedicated to sports, heritage, and youth Active voice in global discussions around sport and intangible cultural heritage Instrumental in Bulgaria’s engagement with ICTSG to document and promote native games, crafts, and folklore festivals Leads innovative projects under SDG 11 and SDG 4 to foster sustainable cities through traditional sport practices

🧭 A Strategic Vision With her multidisciplinary background in public administration and cultural management, Viktoria believes traditional sports are not nostalgic pastimes, but powerful policy tools for equity, wellbeing, and environmental consciousness. Her collaborations bridge civil society, academic research, and government policy—anchoring traditional sports in school curricula, tourism strategies, and urban renewal models. “Every traditional game is a living heritage system—connecting our identity with our future.” – Viktoria Slavkova 🌍 Within the ICTSG Family Viktoria serves on the Advisory Council and Development Commission (AC-DC) of ICTSG, supporting regional and European efforts to build frameworks for the recognition of traditional sports across all levels—ministries, municipalities, and communities. Her commitment reflects ICTSG’s values in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly:

SDG 4: Quality Education through Local Knowledge SDG 5: Gender Equality in Access to Physical Culture SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Cultural Inclusion SDG 17: Partnerships for Knowledge Exchange

🔗 Reference & Link Read more about Viktoria’s role within ICTSG at:Viktoria Racheva Slavkova – Member, ICTSG AC-DC

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About ICTSG: The International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) is a global body dedicated to preserving, documenting, and elevating traditional and indigenous sports through strategic pathways and cross-sector collaboration.

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