The rowing canal in Plovdiv is hosting two world championships in canoe-kayak, the organizers have announced. From 12 to 14 July more than 300 veterans from 37 countries will be taking part in the first championship, and then from 17 to 21 July the junior and under 23 canoe sprint world championship will be taking place. The contests coincide with the celebration of the centennial anniversary of canoe-kayaking in Bulgaria, and more than 1,550 contestants are expected to arrive for the occasion. Over 800 competitors from 67 countries are to take part in the under 23 championship; Bulgaria will be represented by 9 competitors in the under 23 and 18 in the junior competition.
Alexander Vasilev advanced to the quarterfinals at the US Open Juniors Tennis Championships, reported BTA. The No. 4 seed showed great composure and defeated Jan Kumsat (Czech Republic) 7–5, 4–6, 7–6(7). For a place in the semifinals, Alexander..
Wimbledon junior champion and number 1 seed Ivan Ivanov easily advanced to the third round of the US Open tennis championship in his age group, BTA reported. Tennis: Strong start for Ivan Ivanov and Alexander Vasilev at the US Open In the..
In the competition with nearly 2,000 athletes, at the Multi-European Taekwondo Championship in Niš (Serbia), Bulgarian competitors won three gold and three bronze medals, and Viktoria Ivanova was chosen as the best referee. In the men's category..
Wimbledon junior champion and number 1 seed Ivan Ivanov easily advanced to the third round of the US Open tennis championship in his age group, BTA..
Alexander Vasilev advanced to the quarterfinals at the US Open Juniors Tennis Championships, reported BTA. The No. 4 seed showed great composure and..
Partly cloudy, chance of rain
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy