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Goalkeeper Petkov Gets Bulgarian Call up at 42
SOFIA (Reuters) - Slavia Sofia's 42-year-old goalkeeper Georgi Petkov has rejoined the Bulgarian national squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League matches against Cyprus and Norway.
Petkov, who was born in March 1976, last appeared for the Balkan country in a friendly international against Switzerland in February 2009 and has been selected several times since.
Turkey's Female Volleyball Team Beats Bulgaria in World Championship
Turkey beat Bulgaria 3-0 in Group B in the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Japan on Tuesday.
Turkey is competing in Group B with China, Italy, Bulgaria, Canada, and Cuba. Turkey defeated Bulgaria 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-12) and had a second victory in the group matches.
Bulgaria to Send 24 Athletes to Buenos Aires Youth Olympics
SOFIA, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Bulgaria will send 24 athletes to the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires next month, the Bulgarian Olympic Committee (BOC) said here on Tuesday.
The 24 athletes will compete in 14 sports, the BOC said.
BOC's president Stefka Kostadinova will lead the Bulgarian delegation.
Turkish Fencer Scores Gold Medal in Bulgaria
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Turkish fencer Enver Yildirim on Saturday won a gold medal at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Satellite Tournament hosted by Bulgaria.
Yildirim bagged the gold medal at the finals by beating French rival Francesco D'armiento 15-7, said the Turkish Fencing Federation in a statement.
Rough Defeat for Bulgarian Volleyball, but still Hold an 14-12 All-time Advantage over US Men
The U.S. men's volleyball team has been unstoppable so far at the FIVB World Championship, and that continued Saturday with a 25-20, 25-20, 25-18 win over host Bulgaria in the second match of the second round.
3D Art Festival in Bulgaria Highlighted by Volleyball Illustrations
Volleyball isn't only taking over the sporting stage in Bulgaria as they co-host the 2018 FIVB World Championships, but it's had a direct impact on the art world as well.
The Bulgarian city of Ruse was covered in colorful 3D volleyball pictures for the World Championships during the international street art festival "3D - Ace & Games."
Bulgaria and Italy End Russian Dominance on Final Day of Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
Hosts Bulgaria and Italy ended Russia's dominance of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships as the event concluded in Sofia today.
Bulgaria clinched the five hoops title, while Italy were the victors in the three balls and two ropes competition at the Arena Armeec.
IOC President Thomas Bach Meets Bulgarian President Rumen Radev During Official Visit to Sofia
IOC PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH WAS IN BULGARIA ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TO ATTEND THE FIG RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SOFIA AND THE FISA WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PLOVDIV.
Bulgaria Preparing Bid to Host 2024 Youth Winter Olympics
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will prepare a bid to host the Winter Youth Olympics in 2024 after receiving a message of encouragement from International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Friday.
Ali Sowe Goes on Loan to Bulgarian Giant CSKA Sofia
Gambia striker Ali Sowe left Chievo Verona to join Bulgarian giants CSKA Sofia on a season-long loan.
The 24-year-old former Gamtel player whose contract with parent Italian club Chievo ends at the end of the season, secured the move on deadline day in Bulgaria.
Iran Beat Bulgaria at FIVB World Championship
Iran earned their second win in a row at the 2018 FIVB Men's World Championship Thursday night.
The Iranian team defeated the hosts 3-1 (25-22, 25-20, 22-25, 25-19) and got level on points with world champions Poland at the top of Pool D.
Team Melli had started the campaign with a 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
France Stunned by Bulgaria in Basketball World Cup Qualifier
France suffered a shock loss to Bulgaria in FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying on Thursday, while Germany stayed perfect.
Unbeaten in the first round of qualifying, France started the second with a surprise defeat in Botevgrad.
Germany and Greece had no such issues, while a pair of NBA stars led the way for Canada.
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Bulgaria Ranks Fifth in All-time Medal Tally of International Olympiad in Informatics
Sofia. Bulgaria ranks fifth in the all-time medal tally of the International Olympiad in Informatics, the coach of the national informatics team, Emil Kelevedzhiev, said in an interview for Focus Radio. The Bulgarian team won one gold and three bronze medals at this year's International Olympiad in Informatics in Japan.
Bulgaria's Ruse Arena Critisized by Coaches and Players
Only two days into the WCH and its hosting sites have been subject to rosy reviews from fans and players alike. First, observers reported to VolleyMob that they would not deem Italy's Bari site adequate for even a "World League group 2 match," referring to the second tier of the prior annual World League tournament.
Huge Volleyball Crowds at World Championship in Italy and Bulgaria
The opening matches of the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, jointly hosted by Italy and Bulgaria, recorded sell-out crowds on the opening night on Sunday, as fans packed the two arenas to watch some of the world's best volleyball teams in action.