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WBA heavyweight title fight between Kubrat Pulev and Mahmoud Charr has been postponed

The World Boxing Association (WBA) regular heavyweight title fight between Kubrat Pulev and Mahmoud Charr has been postponed, Charr's staff announced. The 39-year-old German boxer got injured and underwent surgery. " Mahmoud Charr injured his left..

published on 3/22/24 10:26 AM

Kiril Despodov named Bulgarian Footballer of the Year

Kiril Despodov was voted Bulgaria’s Footballer of the Year for the fourth time in his career. Despodov won the vote with 317 points. During the past season, he scored 19 goals and made 22 assists, playing a key role in winning the Bulgarian Cup and..

published on 3/19/24 9:36 AM
Милица Мирчева

Marathon runner Militsa Mircheva breaks national 5km road record

National 10,000m marathon record holder Militsa Mircheva has set a second national record in the 5km road race in Leicester, UK. Mircheva finished 15th in the elite competition with a time of 15:43, two seconds faster than her previous..

published on 3/18/24 3:59 PM

Grigor Dimitrov and Viktoriya Tomova climb the world tennis rankings

Bulgaria’s best male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov and the country’s best female tennis player Viktoriya Tomova have climbed the world tennis rankings. Dimitrov climbed to Rank 12 of the ATP rankings after his participation at the round of sixteen in..

published on 3/18/24 12:25 PM
Georgi “Gonzo” Ivanov

Georgi Ivanov elected President of the Bulgarian Football Union

One of the famous names of PFC Levski – Georgi “Gonzo” Ivanov is the new president of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU). The former footballer was elected by 235 votes in his support (with 234 needed) leaving behind the Bulgarian football..

published on 3/16/24 9:42 AM

Petar Stoychev becomes the first Bulgarian to swim the Cook Strait in New Zealand

Bulgaria's Petar Stoychev, recognized as the world's most successful swimmer in the marathon, recorded yet another serious achievement by becoming the first Bulgarian to swim across the Cook Strait, connecting the South and North Islands of New Zealand..

published on 3/15/24 9:35 PM

Grigor Dimitrov to play vs Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells

Grigor Dimitrov scored an easy victory with good performances against No. 21-seed Frenchman Adrian Mannarino . Dimitrov won 6:3 and 6:3 in 81 minutes and managed to qualify for the round of 16 of the Masters tournament in Indian Wells.  Dimitrov has..

published on 3/12/24 8:55 AM

Figure skater Alexandra Feigin wins silver at an international tournament in Oslo

Bulgaria's two-time champion, Alexandra Feigin, won a silver medal at the international figure skating tournament Sonja Henie Trophy in Oslo, Norway.  Feigin won 160.23 points after finishing second in the short and free skating programmes.

published on 3/11/24 6:15 PM

Grigor Dimitrov defeats Alexandre Muller at the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells

Grigor Dimitrov defeated Alexandre Muller (France) 7:5, 6:2 in the second round of the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells with a total prize fund of USD 9.5 million. In the third round, the 13-th seeded Bulgarian will face another French opponent - Adrian..

published on 3/10/24 11:38 AM
Stiliana Nikolova

Stiliana Nikolova wins gold medal at the 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix in Marbella

Stiliana Nikolova won the gold medal in the all-around at the 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix in Marbella, Spain. Takhmina Ikromova (Uzbekistan) won the silver medal. Darja Varfolomeev from Germany came third. The other Bulgarian rhythmic..

published on 3/10/24 10:25 AM