Absolute world champion Stiliana Nikolova topped the standings of the World Challenge Cup in rhythmic gymnastics in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
On the first day of the competition she scored the highest results in the hoop and the ball, ahead of world champion Darja Varfolomeev and her team-mate Boryana Kaleyn.
The Bulgarian ensemble – Magdalina Minevska, Sofia Ivanova, Kamelia Petrova, Rachel Stoyanov and Margarita Vasileva - came second in the temporary standings after the five hoops composition, first comes Israel and third – Brazil.
Today’s bats and ribbon combination in the individual race, and the three ribbons and two balls in the ensembles, will determine the champion in the all-around.
Tihomir Ivanov, who finished eighth in the high jump at the Paris Olympic Games , is back in the prestigious Diamond League of athletics. After a five-year break, he will compete in Chorzow, Poland, today and in the Italian capital, Rome, on 30..
Tonight at 5.30pm in front of St Alexander Nevski Cathedral in the centre of Sofia, the 71st edition of the Tour of Bulgaria will start. The competition, which will be held from August 25 to 29, will finish in Gabrovo. 18 international and 4 national..
Grigor Dimitrov will play versus qualifier Kyrian Jacquet of France in his first match at the United States Open , which begins on Monday. The Bulgarian is seeded 9 in the last Grand Slam tournament of the year. He will face the winner of..
Bulgaria’s most successful tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has kept his position in the top 10 of the world rankings published today. With 3 , 965..
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