Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Bulgarian weightlifter Karlos Nasar sets new world record and wins gold in Bogota

Photo: Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation

Karlos Nasar won gold in the clean and jerk and broke the world record at the World Weightlifting Championships in Bogota (Colombia). The 18-year-old Bulgarian made three unsuccessful attempts in the snatch, before achieving a record of 220 kg in the clean and jerk on his third attempt. In his very first attempt, the Bulgarian lifted 212 kg and broke the world record for juniors. He then failed at 217kg, but on his third attempt at 220kg he secured the gold and broke the Senior world record, as well.

This is the second medal for Bulgaria from the championships, after Bozhidar Andreev snatched silver in the 73 kg category. Bulgaria's participation in the competition continues on Wednesday.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

The Giro d'Italia will start from Bulgaria in 2026

Giro d'Italia 2026 will start in Bulgaria's coastal city Burgas

Bulgaria will host the first three stages of the 2026 Giro d'Italia cycling race , Radsport aktuell reports, quoted by BTA. According to the German publication, the 109th Giro will start in Bulgaria's city Burgas on the Black Sea coast in May,..

published on 10/29/25 3:35 PM

Grigor Dimitrov returns to court with victory in Paris

After 110 days off the court, Bulgaria's tennis star Grigor Dimitrov has qualified for the second round of the last Masters 1000 tournament of the year in Paris . He defeated the representative of the hosts Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6 (5), 6-1...

published on 10/28/25 10:46 AM

Grigor Dimitrov is back on the court after a three-month absence

Grigor Dimitrov is back on the court after a three-month absence due to the serious injury he suffered at Wimbledon. He will face French player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard tonight in the first round of the Masters tournament in Paris..

published on 10/27/25 3:25 PM