Hristo Grigorov inducted as a GLSA Honorary
Greece 15.06.2025. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association proudly announces the induction of the academic Hristo Grigorov (Bulgaria) as an Honorary Member.
Hristo Grigorov said about his induction: "We are not politicians to say nice
words. We are humanitarians to make nice deeds. I have dedicated my activity to
advance and popularize first and safety in numerous ways. I thank the Greek
Lifesaving Sports Association for this recognition. Together we can make a
difference!"
Grigorov was born in
1944 in Gorna Dzhumaya (current day Blagoevgrad). He studied at the Polytechnic
High School and subsequently at the Higher Medical Institute — School of
Pharmacy, in Sofia. He began his career as a Master Pharmacist. He was
initially a pharmacy manager and subsequently worked in the Pharmacy
Directorate of the Ministry of People's Health, where he was in charge of local
pharmaceutical production. In 1973 he became representative of "Bristol
Meyers", the American pharmaceutical company. Since 1987 he has managed
"Medabik", the first Bulgarian-German Association. He has a
postgraduate qualification in "International Economic Relations".
Hristo Grigorov is also Chairman of the Supervisory and Management Council of
Commercial Bank - Sredets, member of the Board of Directors of the
Bulgarian-American Bank for Investments and Development, member of the Board of
Directors of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, President of the Metropolitan
Committee of the Bulgarian Red Cross. In 2025 he was reelected for a sixth term
as the President of the Bulgarian Red Cross. Hristo Grigorov has been awarded
the titles Doctor Honoris Causa and Academic of the Bulgarian Academy of
Sciences and Arts. He has received numerous awards from many
state institutions and non-governmental organizations and bears the title
“Honorary Citizen of Simitli”.
The GLSA President, Dr. Stathis Avramidis said: “Our friendship and collaboration with Hristo Grigorov is not new. His love for Greece, eagerness for projects that will enhance collaborations and friendships is endless. He likes and strives to connect the dots for advancing humanity and safety. It is our privilege to induct a Philhellene and dedicated comrade to our international family. "
Due to his absence, the certificate was presented to Prof.
Dr. Krasimir Gigov during the opening ceremony of the 21st International
Festival of Red Cross and Health Films 2025.
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| In the absense of the acad. Hristo Grigorov, Prof Dr Krassimir Gigov receives the GLSA Honorary Membership by the GLSA President Dr Stathis Avramidis. |
The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association is a non-profit organization and the only licensed organization by the Ministry of Sports - General Secretariat of Sports that operates lifesaving sport recreationally in Greece. It is a member or ally of all the major swimming and international lifesaving organizations in Europe, Mediterranea and the World. It has Supporters, Honorary, Individual and Clubs Members in 31 countries.
