Angel Rusev claimed his fifth European title in a row at the European Championships in Moldova after an extremely dramatic contest in the 55 kg category.
The 23-year-old Bulgarian made only one successful attempt in the 55kg category, but it was enough for him to secure victory with a total of 246 kg (105 kg in the snatch and 141 kg in the clean and jerk). Rusev was previously crowned continental champion from 2021 to 2024 and won a silver medal on his debut at the 2019 championships in Bucharest.
Bulgaria ranks 58th globally in the export of football players currently playing abroad, according to a report by the Football Observatory (CIES), based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. At present, 123 Bulgarian footballers are playing outside the country,..
The Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics ensemble, consisting of Sofia Ivanova, Rachel Stoyanov, Alina Kolomiets, Suzan Pouladian, Danaya Atanasova and Viktoria Georgieva won two more medals for Bulgaria at the 2025 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Cup in Burgas,..
Bulgaria won two silver medals at the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Warsaw. European vice-champion Zlatislava Chukanova earned a silver medal in the women’s 51 kg category after a match against Pihla Kaivo-Oja (Finland), who placed fifth at the Paris..
Bulgaria ranks 58th globally in the export of football players currently playing abroad, according to a report by the Football Observatory (CIES), based..
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