One of the greatest Bulgarian weightlifters Antonio Krastev died in car accident in Minnesota at the age of 58. Krastev is a two-time World Weightlifting Champion (in Södertälje in 1985 and in Sofia in 1986) and a two-time European Weightlifting Champion (Karl-Marx-Stadt in 1986 and Reims in 1987).
He also has three silver medals at European Weightlifting Championships and a silver medal at World Weightlifting Championships. In 1987 he broke the world record in the clean and jerk event in the 110 kilogram category. During the World Weightlifting Championships in Ostrava held on September 13, 1987, he lifted 216 kilograms in the clean and jerk event. His record remains unbeaten for almost 30 years.
Grigor Dimitrov has qualified for the round of 16 of the Open Tennis Championship of the United States , defeating with a decisive result 6:3, 6:3, 6:1 Tallon Griekspoor from the Netherlands. The Bulgarian left no chance for his opponent to make a..
Burgas is turning into one big dance floor as eleven couples from eight countries compete for the World Championship Adult Showdance Latin title today. Among them are the recent gold medallists from Georgia and the runners-up from Germany. "This is..
Bulgaria's top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov advanced to the third round of the US Open after a straight-set victory over Rinky Hijikata (Rank 62)- 6-1, 6-1, 7-6 (4). The match lasted just over two hours and 10 minutes. In the first two sets,..
Ludogorets won its first point in the Europa League after drawing 0-0 in an away match versus Viktoria Plzen. The match was evenly balanced but the..
The Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation has filed documents for bankruptcy due to its heavy debts. Weightlifters Karlos Nasar..
People with disabilities are veritable champions when it comes to willpower whatever their abilities, say the organizers of the festival “Happy hand in..
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