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Ukrainian wrestling champion acquires Bulgarian citizenship

Photo: Bulgarian Wrestling Federation

Ukrainian Semen Novikov, who became a European wrestling champion in 2020, has received a Bulgarian passport. Thus, he will be able to represent Bulgaria as of the next season. Recently, the two-time U-23 wrestling champion underwent a shoulder surgery. It is not clear yet when the young talent will make his debut for Bulgaria. 

The Greco-Roman wrestler competes in the 87 kilograms weight category. In Ukraine he was in competition with two-time Olympic medalist Zhean Beleniuk who earned a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.




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