Daniela Oronova

Associate Professor Daniela Oronova, Ph.D. is affiliated with the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" (NSA) as a Lecturer in Rowing and Chair of the "Vasil Boyanov" Rowing Club since 2021. She is a licensed international rowing umpire (since 1997) and has held roles in organizing global rowing competitions through FISA (2011-2016) and IOC projects.

• Education:
  • Master's in Coaching and Physical Education (1987-1992, NSA "Vasil Levski")
  • Doctorate in "Theory and Methodology of Physical Education and Sports Training" (2001, thesis: "Optimization of Strength Training for Elite Rowers During the Competitive Period")

Her research focuses on strength training optimization for rowers, sports performance analysis, and methodology of aquatic sports. She has contributed to training materials for rowing and sports science literature.

Over her career, she has participated in 9 World Championships and 3 Olympic Games as a competitor (Bulgarian National Rowing Team, 1982-1996), including podium finishes at World Championships and the Universiade. She also organized international rowing events for FISA and mentored athletes at multiple institutions.

Awards and Recognitions

• World Coastal Rowing Championship bronze medalist (2011)
• World Rowing Junior Championships silver medalist (1983)
• Universiade gold medalist (1989)
• Multiple World Championship podiums and medals
• 20+ Bulgarian national rowing titles
• Swiss national rowing championship medalist (2003-2011)