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.
Sisters Stefani Stoeva and Gabriela Stoeva have secured medals at the European Badminton Championships by qualifying for the semifinals of the women's doubles competition in Horsens (Denmark). The Bulgarians, who are seeded No. 1..
Grigor Dimitrov had to play a three-set match against the 255th in the world Valentin Vacherot, but in the end he managed to qualify for the third round of the Masters series tournament in Monte Carlo with a prize fund of 6.1 million..
Olympic champion Magomed Ramazanov has won the freestyle wrestling title in the 86 kg category at the European Championships in Bratislava. After a remarkable comeback in the final, the Bulgarian athlete won against..
The Great Britain's Girls' Rhythmic Gymnastics Ensemble held a training camp in Sofia. Its preparation was entirely under the guidance of our former..
The town of Targovishte (Northeastern Bulgaria) hosts the orienteering competition 2025 Velikden Cup. The event is held from April 18 to 21. Around..
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