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Bulgarian wrestlers Mimi Hristova and Taybe Yusein win gold at tournament in Madrid

published on 7/10/22 11:24 AM

Mimi Hristova and Tyabe Yusein with gold, Evelina Nikolova - with bronze

Photo: Bulgarian Wrestling Federation

Bulgaria's freestyle wrestler Mimi Hristova has made a triumphant return to the big carpet after an eight-month hiatus, during which she underwent an operation and was recovering from an arm injury. At the Spanish Grand Prix tournament in Madrid, the 2020 European champion won the title in the category up to 65 kg after 5 victories.

The Olympic bronze medalist and current European champion Taybe Yusein also won a title in the category up to 62 kg.

Bulgaria's second Olympic bronze medalist Evelina Nikolova (57) took the bronze.

Nearly 250 competitors from over 40 countries took part in the tournament.

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