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Successful Start for Bulgaria at the Beijing Olympics

Published by Novinite on Sat, 02/05/2022 - 13:32

Vladimir Zografski overcame the qualification in ski jumping on the small ramp in the first Bulgarian start of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. Our best jumper entered the top 50 with a 13th result after jumping 97.5 m in crosswinds. He overcame the qualification with a total score of 99.7 points.

The XXIV Beijing Winter Olympics Begins Today

Published by Novinite on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 08:31

The XXIV Olympic Winter Games in Beijing begin on February 4 with the opening ceremony, which will take place at 14:00 p.m. Bulgarian time. The games in the Chinese capital will last until February 20.

Bulgarian Karlos Nasar became World Champion in Weightlifting

Published by Novinite on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 09:00

Karlos Nasar became world champion in weightlifting in the category up to 81 kg at the men's weightlifting championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This is the first world title for Bulgaria in the bars since 2007.

Bulgaria: World Champion in Weightlifting is Angel Rusev

Published by Novinite on Wed, 12/08/2021 - 13:08

Angel Rusev (55 kg) is a world champion in weightlifting. He won the gold in the ejection with 144 kg. After 110 kg in the throw, the Bulgarian finished third in the match. The champion with 260 kg became the Kazakh Arli Shontay.

This is the biggest success of Rusev's career, which took place at the world championship in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).

Dinçel wins gold in seniors’ taekwondo

Published by Hurriyet on Sun, 11/28/2021 - 12:58

Turkish athlete Merve Dinçel has won a gold medal at the World Taekwondo Women's Open Championships held in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

The Turkish Taekwondo Federation tweeted that Dinçel beat Alma Perez Parrado from Spain in the women's 53 kg final to become the world champion.

Sofia Marathon Starts on Sunday, October 10

Published by Novinite on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 15:45

This Sunday, October 10, the Sofia marathon - Wizz Air Sofia marathon will be held. This is the 38th edition of one of the most popular and popular sports competitions in Bulgaria, which attracts fans of running and active lifestyle from over 30 countries.

Nearly 60% of Bulgarians are Skeptical about Adopting the Euro

Published by Novinite on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 15:24

58% of Bulgarians do not support the introduction of the euro as the official currency in the country. This shows a study prepared by Trend agency specifically for the financial forum NEXT DIFI 2021, organized by b2b Media for the fifth year. The data during the event was presented by Anastas Stefanov, manager of Trend Agency.

Bulgaria’s Town of Panagyurishte Awarded Title of European City of Sports in 2022

Published by Novinite on Tue, 09/28/2021 - 18:14

Bulgaria's Town of Panagyurishte Awarded Title of European City of Sports in 2022

The town of Panagyurishte (Pazardzhik district) has met the high criteria to be a European City of Sports in 2022 and has received the prestigious title. This became clear today after an inspection by the non-profit association ACES Europe.

 

Table tennis: Romania wins 12 medals in Balkan Championships

Published by Agerpres on Sun, 09/19/2021 - 16:39

Romania won 12 medals in the 46th edition of the Balkan Table Tennis Championships in Albena (Bulgaria), 5 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze. In the men's singles, Cristian Chirita won the gold, after victories in a row, defeating in the final Turk Batuhan Ulucak, 4-1 (11-7, 11-7, 11-4, 9-11, 11-8).

Romanian juniors win five medals in European Aerobic Championships

Published by Agerpres on Sun, 09/19/2021 - 14:03

The Romanian juniors won on Sunday five medals in the European Aerobic Championships in Pesaro, Italy, one gold, two silver and two bronze. Romania has managed to get the gold in the final of the aerobic dance event (Darius Branda, Madalin Boldea, Mirela Frincu, Daria Mihaiu, Larisa Suiu, Vladut Popa), 17.650, ahead of Russia (17.400) and Hungary (17.250).

Table tennis: Romania gets gold in mixed doubles in Balkan Championships

Published by Agerpres on Sun, 09/19/2021 - 11:31

Romania conquered the gold medal in the mixed doubles event at the Table Tennis Balkan Championships in Albena, Bulgaria, on Saturday, through pairing Cristian Chirita/Andreea Dragoman, who defeated Turks Zihni Batuhan Sahin/Merve Ozturk, 3-0 (11-7, 11-7, 11-4).

Football: First Victory for Bulgaria in 2022 World Cup Qualifications

Published by Novinite on Mon, 09/06/2021 - 13:52

Ivaylo Chochev became a hero for the "lions", who scored with a header in the 82nd minute

Bulgaria completely outplayed and beat Lithuania with a goal in the 82nd minute in the fifth match of the world qualifiers of group "C". The hero for the "lions" was Ivaylo Chochev, who scored with a header after a cross from a foul.

Bulgaria’s National Football Team took a Point against the European Champion

Published by Novinite on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 07:58

Bulgaria's national football team surprised the football world after stopping European champions Italy in its first match since winning the Euro 2020 title.

The team led by the coach Yasen Petrov finished 1: 1 in Florence in the world qualification from group C.

Bulgaria’s Junior Volleyball Lost the World Cup Final

Published by Novinite on Fri, 09/03/2021 - 07:53

Bulgaria's national volleyball team under 19 lost the final of the World Cup in Tehran with 0:3 sets (-20, -19, - 19) against Poland and thus remained with the silver medals, which is also a huge success.

The Bulgarians offered almost no resistance to their opponent, as the fatigue from the two grueling matches against Italy and Russia, won after a tiebreak, clearly had its say.

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