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Wrestlers from 23 countries to take part at the tournament "Dan Kolov - Nikola Petrov"

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The 61st edition of the International Wrestling Tournament "Dan Kolov - Nikola Petrov" will be held from March 7 to 10 in "Asix Arena" in Sofia. Nearly 200 athletes from 23 countries will participate in the competition, including medalists from major championships such as Iran, France, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kosovo, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, the Philippines, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United States, Algeria, Austria, China, Ecuador, Egypt and Bulgaria. 

Admission is free. Meanwhile, the prestigious Yasar Dogu Tournament is taking place in Turkiye. That is why representatives from Bulgaria’s southern neighbor will miss the wrestling competition in Sofia.




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