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Safe Betting Sites for Bulgarians in 2024 as the NRA continues Blacklisting operators
As Bulgaria continues to add rogue operators to its blacklist, players in the country are regularly seeking safe betting sites to place their wagers. The Director General of the National Revenue Agency recently expanded Bulgaria's online betting blacklist with 52 more gambling operators registered in various jurisdictions.
Bulgarian Tennis Star Dimitrov Secures Another Hard-Fought Win at Paris Masters
Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria's top tennis player, secured his 45th win of the season with a hard-fought comeback in the Paris Masters 1000 indoor tournament. Seeded eighth, Dimitrov defeated Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7(9), 6-3, 7-5 in a match that lasted 2 hours and 43 minutes, marking one of the most successful seasons in his career.
Grigor Dimitrov Climbs to Ninth Place in ATP World Rankings
Bulgaria's top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has risen by one position in the ATP world rankings and currently holds the ninth spot, displacing Australian player Alex de Minaur. The updated rankings reveal Dimitrov's progress after reaching the finals of the tournament in Stockholm, where he lost to American Tommy Paul.
Can Bulgaria Qualify for the Next Stage of the Nations League?
Having missed out on a return to the second tier of the UEFA Nations League last time - losing out to Georgia - Bulgaria will be looking to do one better this edition. The Lions are currently in the third group of Nations League C with Belarus, Luxembourg, and Northern Ireland, with promotion via the automatic spot or playoff position the target.
Eight Romanian soccer fans jailed by Serres court
Eight Romanian soccer fans arrested just after they crossed the border into Greece have been sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment by a court in Serres under fan violence laws.
The period of jail time is mandatory under the new laws and cannot be appealed. The jailed Steaua Bucharest fans can, however, the remainder of their 18-month sentence.
Sofia to Host Public Screening of Grigor Dimitrov vs. Novak Djokovic Charity Match
Tennis fans in Sofia will have the opportunity to watch the charity match between Grigor Dimitrov and Novak Djokovic on a big screen in the city center. The Sofia Municipality announced that the match, taking place at 20:00 tonight in the Arena 8888 Sofia hall, will be screened in the area behind the "Zemiyata I Horata" museum. The event, which starts at 18:00, is free to the public.
Bulgarian Chess Teams Face Mixed Results in Olympiad Round
In the 5th round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Bulgaria's women's chess team secured a narrow 2.5:1.5 victory over Latvia. Antoaneta Stefanova and Nurgyul Salimova won their games on the first two boards, defeating Laura Rogule and Ilze Berzina, respectively. Viktoria Radeva managed a draw with Agnesa Stepania Ter-Avetisyan on the third board.
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Maintains Top 10 Ranking as He Prepares for Djokovic
Grigor Dimitrov, the most successful Bulgarian tennis player in history, remains in the top ten of the world rankings, maintaining his position since reentering the top 10 on April 1 of this year. Dimitrov is currently ranked tenth with 3,965 points, dropping one spot after his quarterfinal performance at the US Open.
Gold Medalist Ruzhdi Ruzhdi Returns to Bulgaria After the Paralympic Games in Paris
Paralympian Ruzhdi Ruzhdi and discus thrower Stella Eneva returned to Bulgaria on a direct flight from Paris. Ruzhdi Ruzhdi secured the gold medal in shot put at the Paris Paralympic Games. His winning throw of 12.40 meters earned him the top prize at this major event for athletes with disabilities.
Three Popular Sports From Other Countries That's Not Common In Bulgaria
While Bulgaria has a rich tradition in sports such as soccer, volleyball, and wrestling, some sports that are immensely popular in other countries remain relatively unknown or underappreciated. These sports, while not commonly played or watched in Bulgaria, offer a unique glimpse into the athletic cultures of other nations.