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Bulgarian rower Kristian Vasilev qualifies for Szeged semi-finals

Bulgarian rower Kristian Vasilev will row in the skiff semi-final of the European qualification for the Olympic Games in Szeged (Hungary). He convincingly won the second heat after completing the 2000m course in 6:53.08. At the World Championships..

published on 4/25/24 5:10 PM

President Radev and experts discuss Bulgaria's candidacy to host Winter Youth Olympic Games

Bulgaria has great potential and excellent natural conditions for the organization and holding of the Winter Youth Olympic Games. For its successful application, consistent and united efforts of the executive power, sportsmen, media,..

published on 4/23/24 8:50 AM
The Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics group in Baku

Three medals for the Bulgarians gymnasts at the World RG Cup finals in Baku

Bulgarian rhythmic gymnasts won a total of three medals at the finals of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku . Yesterday, Elvira Krasnobaeva won another one – a silver, in the all-around. Elvira Krasnobaeva wins silver medal in the all-around..

published on 4/21/24 9:32 PM
Nurgyul Salimova

Nurgyul Salimova ends in a draw in penultimate round of the Candidates Tournament

Nurglyul Salimova has ended in a draw with Russia's Kateryna Lagno in the penultimate round of the World Chess Candidates Tournament in Toronto. In her 13th game the Bulgarian chess maser with the white pieces managed to get out of a very difficult..

published on 4/21/24 1:05 PM
Elvira Krasnobaeva in Baku

Elvira Krasnobaeva wins silver medal in the all-around at the World Cup in Baku

A week after the extremely successful World Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Sofia, where Bulgarian gymnasts won a full set of medals in the all-around, the Bulgarian girls finished with one silver medal at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku. In..

published on 4/21/24 9:30 AM
Iliana Raeva

Bulgaria will no longer participate in rhythmic gymnastics competitions in Baku

Bulgaria will no longer participate in rhythmic gymnastics competitions in Baku, Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation  President  Iliana Raeva said. Her reaction comes after the undeservedly low score (35.750) given last night to the..

published on 4/20/24 12:45 PM

Participants from 20 countries compete at Sofia Karate Open 2024 for the President's Cup

President Rumen Radev opens the international tournament Sofia Karate Open 2024 - President's Cup on Saturday, April 20 . The sports event is being held for the 11th time.  This year, more than 1,500 participants from 20 countries will take part..

published on 4/20/24 7:55 AM
Hristo Prodanov

40th anniversary of the first Bulgarians to climb Everest

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Bulgarian expedition to climb Everest, the world's highest peak.   On 20 April 1984, 41-year-old Hristo Prodanov climbed the most difficult western slope without an oxygen mask . He reached the..

published on 4/19/24 3:55 PM

Marathon swimmer Petar Stoychev crosses the Strait of Gibraltar

Petar Stoychev has become the first Bulgarian to swim the Strait of Gibraltar under the Oceans Seven rules without a wetsuit.  Stoychev covered the distance from the European coast in the Spanish town of Tarifa to the African coast in Morocco in..

published on 4/16/24 1:22 PM

Boxing: Viktorio Iliev becomes European junior champion

Bulgaria's Viktorio Iliev has become European boxing champion at the EUBC Youth Men and Women European Boxing Championships   in Poreč, Croatia, in the under-60 kg category. In the final, he defeated Bohdan Cheldyk from Ukraine. Bulgaria..

published on 4/15/24 2:39 PM