Tihomir Ivanov, champion at this year’s Summer Universiade in Italy, won a title in the high jump at the Balkan athletics championship in the Bulgarian town of Pravets, clearing 2.27 metres.
Sprinter Ivet Lalova-Collio won the 100 metres Balkan title, clocking 11.23 seconds (+1.2 m./sec.). Diana Weissman, Israel, came second with 11.25 seconds, and third – another Bulgarian competitor – Inna Eftimova with 11.56 seconds.
Former Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoychkoff came to watch Ivet Lalova-Collio compete, as did Sebastian Coe, President of the International Association of Athletics Federations and former world pole vault record holder Sergey Bubka.
One of the most challenging marathons in Bulgaria - the Pirin Ultra Ultramarathon - comes to a triumphant end today. Amidst the majestic scenery of the Pirin Mountains, running along rocky paths and climbing peaks, the race takes place from..
The first European gymnastics festival for people over 50 - the Golden Age Gym Festival 2024 - starts today in Burgas. More than 1,400 representatives from 19 countries in Europe and Japan are taking part in the event, which will last until 27..
Bulgaria’s top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has given Team Europe a lead in the Laver Cup – the men's team tennis tournament between Team Europe and Team World. Grigor Dimitrov replaces Rafael Nadal in Laver Cup Dimitrov won versus..
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