Top Bulgarian Sumo Wrestler Grabs 2 Silver Medals at US Open

Sports | April 8, 2007, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's best sumo sportsman Petar Stoyanov won two silver medals at the US Open Championship, Darik News reported.

Stoyanov stepped down at the two finals for the +115 kilos category. The other Bulgarian representative, Valentin Govov, grabbed the bronze in the 85 kilos category.

"This is the first time that I am challenged by this Mongolian, Biamba, who is the absolute champion of the planet," the seven-times European and double World Vice-Champion Stoyanov said. But the follower of all-Japan loved sumo grand promised he will challenge him in a return mach ad the world championship.

Stoyanov will stay for a week of training and preparation in Miami as he was invited by the US nationals.

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