Karlos Nasar won gold in the clean and jerk and broke the world record at the World Weightlifting Championships in Bogota (Colombia). The 18-year-old Bulgarian made three unsuccessful attempts in the snatch, before achieving a record of 220 kg in the clean and jerk on his third attempt. In his very first attempt, the Bulgarian lifted 212 kg and broke the world record for juniors. He then failed at 217kg, but on his third attempt at 220kg he secured the gold and broke the Senior world record, as well.
This is the second medal for Bulgaria from the championships, after Bozhidar Andreev snatched silver in the 73 kg category. Bulgaria's participation in the competition continues on Wednesday.
Valentina Georgieva defended her second place in the vault final of the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in the German city of Leipzig . The Bulgarian gymnast, who also placed second last year in Rimini, performed a great first vault, which..
The European Rowing Championships for men and women were officially opened at the rowing canal in Plovdiv. 800 rowers from 33 countries are taking part in the championships, taking place 29 May – 1 June. At the ceremony, the President of the..
The Bulgarian National Minifootball Team advanced to the Round of 16 at the Minifootball World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Bulgarian team secured a 1–0 victory over Slovakia in their third Group D match. The only goal of the match was..
Alexander Vasilev has reached the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Junior Championships. Seeded No. 12, Vasilev defeated Keaton Hance (USA) 7–6(5), 6–4 in..
Ludogorets secured a 1:0 win over Dinamo Minsk in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round, played in Razgrad. Ludogorets' new..
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