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Young Bulgarian aged 14 to 17 are most active in sports

published on 6/24/20 11:05 AM

Photo: Vanya Mineva

81% of young Bulgarians between the ages of 14 and 17 practice sports most actively, according to a study by Trend Agency commissioned by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. 57% of children aged 5 to 13 are also active in sports, as one fourth of them play football.

Bulgarians who do not play sports indicate three main reasons - lack of time - 46%, lack of motivation - 36% and their health - 23%. The majority of respondents indicate that their settlement has a good sports infrastructure.

With increasing age, the percentage of Bulgarians practicing any form of sports activity decreases.

29% of Bulgarians over 14 years of age indicate that they are physically active as fitness training is the most practiced sports activity.

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