Bulgaria's Petar Stoyanov Wins Gold Medal at USA Sumo Open 2008
Sports | September 7, 2008, Sunday
Bulgaria's Petar Stoyanov won a gold medal in the Men's Openweight, and a silver medal in the Men's Heavyweight competition at the 2008 USA Sumo Open. Photo by sumobg.com
The captain of Bulgaria's national sumo team Petar Stoyanov, a.k.a. the Chief, triumphed Sunday with a gold medal at the Men's Openweight at the 2008 USA Sumo Open in Los Angeles, California.
In the final the 150-kilogram, 195-centimeter Bulgarian defeated his opponent, Byambajav Ulambayar, to whom he lost last year's final.
In the Men's Heavyweight competition (the 115kg + category), however, Bulgaria's Stoyanov had to settle for a silver medal as this time he lost to Byambajav Ulambayar.
Thirty-five sumo amateur athletes competed in Los Angeles Sports Arena for the Men's Openweight title.
In the final the 150-kilogram, 195-centimeter Bulgarian defeated his opponent, Byambajav Ulambayar, to whom he lost last year's final.
In the Men's Heavyweight competition (the 115kg + category), however, Bulgaria's Stoyanov had to settle for a silver medal as this time he lost to Byambajav Ulambayar.
Thirty-five sumo amateur athletes competed in Los Angeles Sports Arena for the Men's Openweight title.
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