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Bulgarian boxer Stanimira Petrova wins quota for the Olympic Games in Paris

Stanimira Petrova will compete in third Olympics
Photo: Bulgarian Boxing Federation

Three-time European boxing champion Stanimira Petrova has won a quota for the Olympic Games in Paris next year. 

The Bulgarian boxer outplayed Ireland's Jennifer Lehane in a quarter-final match in the 54 kg category at the European Games in Krakow, Poland. Thus, Petrova secured at least a bronze medal from the tournament.



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