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President Leads Push for Bulgaria's Bid to Host 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games

President Rumen Radev, along with experts in winter sports and infrastructure development, has spearheaded discussions on Bulgaria's potential bid to host the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games

Sports | April 23, 2024, Tuesday // 12:20 | Viewed: 879

Bulgarian Women's Chess: Three Wins, a Draw, and Two Defeats at the European Individual Championship

The Bulgarian women participating in the European Individual Chess Championship for Women on the fourth day, held on the island of Rhodes, achieved three victories, one draw, and two defeats

Sports | April 23, 2024, Tuesday // 09:22 | Viewed: 968

Bulgarian Tennis Stars Grigor Dimitrov and Viktoriya Tomova Hold Firm in Rankings

Bulgaria's tennis players, Grigor Dimitrov, and Viktoriya Tomova, maintain their positions in the latest world rankings published today, showcasing their enduring prowess on the global stage

Sports | April 22, 2024, Monday // 10:22 | Viewed: 1254

Bulgaria's Nurgyul Salimova Secures Draw in Candidates Tournament Final

In a riveting finale at the Tournament of Challengers for the World Chess Title in Toronto, Nurgyul Salimova, the 20-year-old Bulgarian chess sensation, concluded her debut with a draw against Russia's Aleksandra Goryachkina after a grueling 59-move match

Sports | April 22, 2024, Monday // 09:20 | Viewed: 1624

Bulgarian Chess Sensation Nurgyul Salimova Fights to Draw Against Russian Opponent

In a thrilling showdown at the Women's World Chess Title Challenger Tournament in Toronto, Bulgarian chess sensation Nurgyul Salimova showcased her resilience and strategic prowess as she battled Russian opponent Kateryna Lagno

Sports | April 21, 2024, Sunday // 09:54 | Viewed: 1478

Grigor Dimitrov and the Paris Olympics: Does He Meet the Criteria?

As the 2024 tennis season unfolds, Bulgarian sensation Grigor Dimitrov emerges as one of the standout players, enjoying his best start to the year in recent memory

Sports | April 19, 2024, Friday // 09:57 | Viewed: 2089

Bulgarian Nurgyul Salimova's Near Triumph Against World Champion Tan Zhongyi

In a gripping showdown at the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Nurgul Salimova came tantalizingly close to securing a monumental victory against the formidable 16th world champion, Tan Zhongyi of China

Sports | April 19, 2024, Friday // 09:08 | Viewed: 1949

Bulgarian Nurgyul Salimova Faces 2nd Consecutive Loss at World Chess Candidates Tournament

Bulgarian chess prodigy Nurgyul Salimova faced another setback in her journey at the World Chess Candidates Tournament in Toronto, marking her second consecutive loss and fourth overall in the competition

Sports | April 18, 2024, Thursday // 09:52 | Viewed: 1842

USA Projected to Lead Medal Table at Paris Olympics

The latest forecast, made 100 days before the Paris Olympics, predicts that the United States will once again lead the medals table, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive Summer Games

Sports | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 12:16 | Viewed: 2003

Bulgarian Swimmer Petar Stoychev Conquers Strait of Gibraltar

Petar Stoychev has etched his name in Bulgarian sporting history once again by becoming the first Bulgarian to swim across v according to the rigorous standards of the Oceans Seven challenge

Sports | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 12:22 | Viewed: 2560

Bulgaria's Nurgyul Salimova Falls to Vaishali Rameshbabu After Tense Chess Tournament Battle

In a riveting showdown unfolding at the Candidates Tournament for the World Chess Title in Toronto, Nurgyul Salimova faced off against India's Vaishali Rameshbabu for the second time, resulting in a gripping clash that lasted 88 moves and nearly six hours

Sports | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 09:19 | Viewed: 2473

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov Holds Strong in ATP Top Ten

In the latest update of the ATP world rankings, Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria's most successful tennis player, maintains his position in the top ten despite a slight drop

Sports | April 15, 2024, Monday // 09:48 | Viewed: 2014

Nurgyul Salimova's Strong Showing: Draws With World Vice-Champion, Holds 5th in Chess Tournament

In a tense clash at the Toronto World Chess Championship Candidates Tournament, Nurgul Salimova faced off against China's Lei Tingjie in the ninth round, drawing with the black pieces

Sports | April 15, 2024, Monday // 09:27 | Viewed: 2582

Bulgaria's Salimova Battles to Draw Against Muzychuk in World Chess Showdown

In a riveting match at the World Chess Challengers Tournament in Toronto, Bulgarian chess prodigy Nurgyul Salimova showcased her skills yet again, securing a hard-fought draw against Ukrainian opponent Anna Muzychuk

Sports | April 14, 2024, Sunday // 09:38 | Viewed: 2801

Bulgarian Gymnasts Shine at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Sofia

Boryana Kaleyn secured victory and Stiliana Nikolova clinched second place in the women's all-around competition at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup held in Sofia

Sports | April 14, 2024, Sunday // 09:25 | Viewed: 2495

Victory for Bulgarian Kristian Georgiev in Regional Alpine Snowboarding Contest

Kristian Georgiev emerged as the regional champion in the state alpine snowboarding championship, hosted in Bansko on April 4 and 5

Sports | April 12, 2024, Friday // 12:37 | Viewed: 2605

Bulgaria's Salimova Secures Draw Against Strong Russian Opponent in Candidates Tournament

In a captivating showdown at the Candidates Tournament for the World Chess Title, Nurgyul Salimova, the 20-year-old Bulgarian sensation, clashed with Russian veteran Kateryna Lagno in a fiercely contested match that ended in a draw

Sports | April 12, 2024, Friday // 10:04 | Viewed: 3641

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Secures Monte Carlo Round of 16 Spot

Bulgaria's tennis maestro, Grigor Dimitrov, showcased his prowess on the clay courts of Monte Carlo as he clinched victory in a thrilling playoff against Serbian rival Miomir Kecmanovic.

Sports | April 11, 2024, Thursday // 14:53 | Viewed: 2898

Salimova's Challenge: Bulgarian Chess Prodigy Falls to Russian Rival Goryachkina

Bulgaria's Nurgyul Salimova faced defeat against Russian Alexandra Goryachkina in the sixth round of the Candidates Tournament for the World Chess Title held in Toronto

Sports | April 11, 2024, Thursday // 09:46 | Viewed: 3593

Nurgyul Salimova Secures Draw Against Leader Tan Zhongyi in Candidates Tournament

During the match at the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Nurgyul Salimova, the 20-year-old Bulgarian chess player secured a draw against former world champion Tan Zhongyi of China in the fifth round

Sports | April 10, 2024, Wednesday // 10:16 | Viewed: 2734

FIDE Interview: Nurgyul Salimova Opens Up about Chess and Inspiration

Nurgyul Salimova, the emerging talent in Bulgarian chess, was interviewed for the International Chess Federation - FIDE amidst the ongoing Candidates Tournament 2024 in Toronto, Canada

Sports | April 9, 2024, Tuesday // 11:52 | Viewed: 2754
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