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Chess: Nurgyul Salimova to take part in Women's Candidates Tournament for the world title

One of Bulgaria’s top chess players Nurgyul Salimova will definitely be taking part in the Women's Candidates Tournament 2024. The tournament will take place in Toronto, Canada 3-24 April. Today, the International Chess Federation FIDE officially..

published on 1/3/24 4:44 PM

Bulgaria is a favourite destination for marathon runners

Sports tourism, which is comparatively new to Bulgaria, has been growing more and more popular at a rapid rate. Runners of all distances take part in various events, and they come not only from Bulgaria, but from other countries as well, public..

published on 1/3/24 2:54 PM
Grigor Dimitrov

ATP 250, Brisbane: Grigor Dimitrov beats Andy Murray in three sets

Grigor Dimitrov defeated former world number one Andy Murray to qualify for the second round and the singles at the ATP 250 hardcourt tournament in Brisbane, Australia. He got off to a successful start in the doubles yesterday with partner Sebastian..

published on 1/1/24 3:37 PM

Grigor Dimitrov starts at Brisbane Men's Doubles with a victory

Grigor Dimitrov started at the ATP 250 tennis tournament in Brisbane  ( Australia ) with a victory. In Round 1 of the Men’s  D oubles, Grigor Dimitrov and Sebastian Korda (USA) defeated 2:6, 7:5, 10:4  Sriram Balaji (..

published on 12/31/23 2:07 PM

The names of the 10 best Bulgarian athletes for 2023 have been announced

Competitors from 9 sports have entered the top ten chart of Sportsperson of the Year 2023. The organizers have announced the top 10 in a poll among 107 sports journalists from 43 media outlets. Winners will be announced on January 4th...

published on 12/30/23 3:32 PM

Tennis: In February Burgas will play host to Davis Cup match for the first time

Bulgaria will play host to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a match from the Davis Cup World Group I. The matches will be played on 3 and 4 February, 2024. This will be the first time Burgas will be hosting matches from the world cup tournament for men. The..

published on 12/29/23 2:37 PM
Ivan Cheparinov

Cheparinov and Salimova remain among elite at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship

Bulgaria’s chess players Nurgyul Salimova and Ivan Cheparinov ceded the leadership positions at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Samarkand, but are still among the best players. Great start for the Bulgarians at World Rapid and..

published on 12/28/23 9:28 AM

Great start for the Bulgarians at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Samarkand

Bulgarian chess players Nurgyul Salimova and Ivan Cheparinov topped the women's and men's standings after the first day of the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Bulgarian team started..

published on 12/27/23 10:00 AM
Grigor Dimitrov and Viktoriya Tomova

Tennis: Exceptional year for Grigor Dimitrov and Viktoriya Tomova

Bulgaria’s top tennis players, men and women, are ending the year with prestigious positions in the world rankings. Grigor Dimitrov finishes a successful 2023 in 14th place in ATP ranking Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova wins ITF tournament in..

updated on 12/26/23 11:16 AM
Yasen Petrov

Yasen Petrov becomes head coach of Chinese football team Qingdao Hainyu

The former coach of Bulgaria's national football team Yasen Petrov was officially introduced as the coach of the Chinese team Qingdao Hainiu. The team plays in the Chinese Super League, finishing 13th in the standings last campaign...

published on 12/25/23 5:06 PM