Mihaly Csikany
Coach

Mihaly Csikany

Mihaly has 14 years of competitive experience in saber fencing. Mihaly started fencing in his native Hungary. He was 9 times National Champion, World Cup finalist, World Championship medalist. Mihaly was also a member of the Hungarian Nation Team (2000-2003). He was a winner of the National Sport Award presented by the Hungarian Republic.

Both Mihaly and Kristiyan will be responsible for the development of the intermediate and elite team members.

Kristiyan Hristov
Coach

Kristiyan Hristov

Kris has more than 14 years of competitive experience in Saber Fencing. Beginning in his native Bulgaria Kristiyan has been taught by his father Maestro Hristo Hristov (Former Bulgarian National Team Coach for more than 10 years, who is currently coaching at Princeton University). Kristiyan was a National Champion on all levels claiming individual and team gold medals as a Cadet, Junior and Senior Fencer. Kristiyan has competed on Four Cadet/Junior World Championships and competed on more than 30 World Cups.

Tsvetelina (Tsetsi) Bakalova Hristov
Coach

Tsvetelina (Tsetsi) Bakalova Hristov

 

Tsetsi was the FIRST EVER Bulgarian National Champion in sabre, held in 1999. She has more than 10 years competitive fencing experience. She was a National Champion in Juniors and Seniors. Tsetsi has competed on more than 5 World Cups and competed on 2002 Cadet/Junior World Championship.

Maestro Hristo Hristov

Maestro Hristo Hristov is an assistant coach at the prestigious Princeton University. Maestro Hristo has over 25 years of coaching experience, 10 years as a head coach of the Bulgarian Junior and Senior National Teams. His students have reached the Senior World Championship finals.