Daniel Asenov qualified for the eighth-finals of the boxing tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. The 24-year old boxer from Bulgaria achieved a clear victory in his first match in the 52 kg. category against Cosmin Girleanu, Romania by 5-0 votes.
“I expected the match to be difficult, I expected there to be pressure. But I performed well, with a more or less clear advantage. It is entirely possible that I become champion, that is what I am here for,” Daniel Asenov said after the match.
To qualify for the quarter-finals Asenov will fight against Gabriel Escobar, Spain.
Lia Karatancheva won the singles title at the clay court tennis tournament W50 Indian Harbour Beach (USA), with a prize fund of USD 40,000. In the final, the 21-year-old Karatancheva defeated top seed Arina Rodionova (Australia, World Rank 204) 6–2,..
One gold and two silver medals were won by Bulgarian participants on the first day of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Varna. Bulgaria's best gymnasts to compete at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Varna On floor, Edi Penev became the..
14 gymnasts will represent Bulgaria at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Varna, which starts today. European vault silver medalist Valentina Georgieva will lead the women's team. “The vaults in Varna will be the same as those at the Artistic..
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