The official Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Kalin Kamenov opened the 31st Marathon of Sofia, which is traditionally held at the Vasil Levski National Stadium. This year the marathon in Sofia was held in support of the candidacy of the city for European Capital of Sport in 2017. Its organizers are the Sofia Municipality, the Bulgarian Olympic Committee in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Kenyan Edwin Kipchumba won the marathon, covering the distance of 42.195 kilometers with unofficial time of 2:19.07 hours. After the final the winner received the champion’s wreath from Sofia Mayor Mrs. Yordanka Fandakova.
Though it was in the lead in the qualifications, the Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics ensemble failed to earn any Olympic medals. Magdalina Minevska, Sofia Ivanova, Kamelia Petrova, Rachel Stoyanov and Margarita Vassileva made mistakes in the hoops,..
Yoana Georigeva , a newcomer to the Olympics, finished 7 th in the third 500 m. kayak single semifinals. This means she will not be advancing to the finals in the event. The 22-year old Bulgarian contestant will not be taking part in Final C...
On the penultimate day of the Paris Olympics, Bulgaria’s rhythmic gymnastics ensemble , which came first in the qualifications, is to vie for a gold medal. Yoana Georgieva will be the first to compete on this day in the 500 m. kayak single..
Grigor Dimitrov will play versus qualifier Kyrian Jacquet of France in his first match at the United States Open , which begins on Monday. The..
Tonight at 5.30pm in front of St Alexander Nevski Cathedral in the centre of Sofia, the 71st edition of the Tour of Bulgaria will start. The..
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