Former World Chess Champion Antoaneta Stefanova won the title at the prestigious International Women's Chess Open in the Chinese city of Shaoxing. The competition took place under the Swiss system in nine rounds. There were 34 contestants from 9 countries, including four former world champions. The Bulgarian won the title without a loss. In the last ninth round, the Grandmaster finished in a draw against Harika Dronavalli from India, which was enough to win the title. This has been Stefanova’s first title since she gave birth last year. She received a cheque for 40,000 US dollars for the success.
Maria-Magdalena Kireva has won a gold medal in the women's 76 kg category at the European Weightlifting Championships in Chisinau. The Bulgarian had a total of 226 kg (106 and 120). She made successful attempts in the snatch with..
The town of Targovishte (Northeastern Bulgaria) hosts the orienteering competition 2025 Velikden Cup. The event is held from April 18 to 21. Around 500 competitors from Bulgaria, Switzerland, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine have arrived in the city..
The Great Britain's Girls' Rhythmic Gymnastics Ensemble held a training camp in Sofia. Its preparation was entirely under the guidance of our former national team member Silvia Miteva-Yaneva, who is currently the president and coach of the Bulgarian..
Bulgaria’s top rhythmic gymnast Stiliana Nikolova will miss the Rhythmic Gymnastics 2025 FIG World Cup, which will be held from today until Sunday in..
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev has officially opened the Calisthenics World Championship, which began today at the capital's Asics Arena and will continue..
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