Danail Mihaylov Kirov

Danail Mihaylov Kirov serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education within the Faculty of Education at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. With a PhD qualification, he specializes in sports science with particular expertise in basketball and 3x3 basketball variants. His academic work focuses on the intersection of physical education, sports management, and digital transformation in athletic training programs.

Dr. Kirov's research interests span multiple domains including Sports Management, Basketball methodology, 3x3 Basketball development, Theory and Methodology of Physical Education and Sports Training, Cultural Tourism, Sports Animation, Kinesiology, and Sportsology. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of sports science in educational settings, with particular attention to innovative approaches in basketball training and competition formats.

His publication record from 2016-2023 reveals a strong concentration on 3x3 basketball, examining its terminology, organizational structure, competitive characteristics, and implementation strategies. Kirov has contributed significantly to understanding how digital tools can optimize sport selection processes in university settings, as evidenced by his 2023 publication on digitalizing sport selection at his university.

Dr. Kirov actively participates in multiple research projects including 'Science and Sport' (2025), 'Building a motivating environment for implementation and promotion of quality scientific publications in the field of physical education and sport' (2023), and several initiatives focused on improving research quality and supporting young scientists in physical education and sports science. These projects demonstrate his commitment to advancing research methodology and publication standards in his field.