Valentina Kevliyan is a Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast. At the 1996 Olympic Games, held in Atlanta, she won a silver medal as part of the Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics group. Having many years of experience as a coach and a judge, Valentina is an amazing asset to IK School of Gymnastics. She has a real talent for working with our young gymnasts, helping them learn new skills and grow in confidence.

Athletic achievements
1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta, USA – 2nd place (group routine), silver medal
1996 World Championships, Budapest, Hungary – 1st place AA
1996 Grand Prix, Lievin, France – 1st place in the All-around, gold medal
1996 Grand Prix, Kalamata, Greece – 1st place in the All-around, gold medal
1995 World Championships, Vienna, Austria – 1st place in the All-around, 1 gold and 1 silver medals at the finals
1995 European Championships, Prague, Czech Republic – 2nd place in the All-around, 1 gold and 1 silver medals at the finals
1995 Grand Prix, Kalamata,Greece – 1st place in the All-around, gold medal
1995 Grand Prix, Lievin, France – 1st place in the All-around, gold medal
1994 World Championships, Paris, France – 3rd place in the All-around, 1 gold and 1 silver medal at the finals
1994 Grand Prix, Lievin, France – 2nd place in the All-around, silver medal
1994 Epson Cup, Japan, Tokio – 1st place in the All-around, gold medal
1993 World Cup, Alicante, Spain – 3rd place in the All-around, 1 gold and 1 bronze medal at the finals
1993 European Championships, Bucharest, Romania – 2nd place in the All-around, one gold and one silver medals
1993 Wacoal Cup, Tokyo, Japan – 1st place in the All-around, gold medal

As a coach and a judge:

2009 – present – IK School of Gymnastics in Miami, FL
2005 – 2008 – Rhythmic gymnastic club Levski, president and head coach in 2005
2000 – 2008 – Rhythmic gymnastics judge in Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation, gave scores to the competitors at Bulgarian and international competitions
2005 – 2007 – National rhythmic gymnastic club of Finland, Helsinki, Finland
2004 July – 2004, August – Maringa, Brazil
2000, May – 2000, October – Rio de Janeiro and Maringa, Brazil
1998, May – 1998, June – Blumenau, Brazil
2001 January and 2002 December – Seoul, South Korea