Svilen Neykov

Svilen Neykov is a Professor at the National Academy of Sports Sciences in Sofia, Bulgaria, affiliated with the Faculty of Sport and the Department of Sport Theory. His career spans academic, administrative, and coaching roles in sports science and rowing.

• 2019–2023: Head of Department of Sport Theory
• 2009–2012: Minister of Sports of Bulgaria
• 1995–2009: Head Coach of Bulgarian National Rowing Team
• 2003–2012: Associate Professor at National Academy of Sports Sciences
• 1995–2003: Assistant Professor at National Academy of Sports Sciences
• 2015–2023: Chairman of Bulgarian Rowing Federation

His research focuses on sports training methodology, training load management, and high-performance rowing. He has developed frameworks for monitoring training impacts and optimizing athletic performance in elite rowers.

His publications emphasize training systems for elite athletes, load control in rowing, and specific work capacity analysis. These works align with his expertise in sports science and coaching strategy.

Scientific awards include:

• Order of Stara Planina, 1st degree (2008)
• Honorary Citizen of Varna (2008)
• Honorary Badge of Varna (1st degree, 2008)
• Honorary Badge of Sofia (1st degree, 2008)
• Honored Coach (2002)