Bulgarian Boxing Federation

296 Boxers From 39 Countries Participated in a Boxing Tournament in Bulgaria

The 70th edition of the Strandja International Boxing Tournament kicked off here in the Sofia hall on Thursday, reported xinhuanet.com

As many as 296 boxers from 39 countries and regions, including China, participate in the six-day competition.

The semifinals will be on Monday and the finals are scheduled for Tuesday.

Bulgaria to Host European Women's Boxing Championship This Year

Bulgaria has been informed that it will host the 2016 European women's boxing championship, according to the Bulgarian Boxing Federation (BBF)'s website.

A statement by the BBF reads that Krasimir Ininski, who heads the federation, on Monday received an official letter confirming the choice of the European body.