Emilia Boneva
Emilia Boneva | |
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Емилия Бонева | |
| Born | 21 July 1938 |
| Died | 20 September 2019 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Alma mater | National Sports Academy "Vassil Levski" |
| Years active | 1968-1996 |
| Known for | Head coach of the Spanish rhythmic gymnastics team |
| Predecessor | Ivanka Chakarova |
| Successor | María Fernández Ostolaza |
| Relatives | Emilia Luboslavova Boneva (granddaughter) |
Emilia Boneva (21 July 1938 - 20 September 2019) was a Bulgarian coach in rhythmic gymnastics and head coach of the Spanish national team from 1982 to 1996. Her achievements included the Olympic gold won by the Niñas de Oro in Atlanta 1996, Carolina Pascual's silver medal in Barcelona 1992. Among other awards, she received the silver medal of Royal Order of Sports Merit (1994).