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In the 5th round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Bulgaria's women's chess team secured a narrow 2.5:1.5 victory over Latvia. Antoaneta Stefanova and Nurgyul Salimova won their games on the first two boards, defeating Laura Rogule and Ilze Berzina, respectively. Viktoria Radeva managed a draw with Agnesa Stepania Ter-Avetisyan on the third board.

The Bulgarian women participating in the European Individual Chess Championship for Women on the fourth day, held on the island of Rhodes, achieved three victories, one draw, and two defeats.

In the latest global chess rankings for April, several Bulgarian players have made noteworthy strides, with Antoaneta Stefanova, Nadia Toncheva, and Veselin Topalov securing spots among the top 30 in their respective categories. Meanwhile, Nurgyul Salimova has achieved a remarkable record ranking, signaling Bulgaria's continued prowess on the international chess scene.

Today, Bulgarians across the nation mark Antonovden, the feast dedicated to the memory of St. Anthony the Great in the Orthodox Church. Celebrated not only for its religious significance but deeply rooted in Bulgarian folk traditions, Antonovden holds a unique place in the cultural tapestry of the country.

In a dazzling display of strategic prowess, Antoaneta Stefanova secured a silver medal at the European Rapid Chess Championship held in Monte Carlo. The seasoned Bulgarian chess grandmaster showcased her skills in 11 intense games, where competitors grappled with a time constraint of 15 minutes per move, plus an additional 10 seconds.

Nurgyul Salimova, representing Bulgaria, clinched the fourth position at the World Rapid Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This three-day event showcased Salimova's prowess as she garnered 8 points out of 11 in an intense battle of wits.

Bulgarian chess talents made a strong opening statement at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Ivan Cheparinov and Nurgyul Salimova take an early lead in the men's and women's rankings, showcasing exceptional performances on day one.

In the chess rankings for December, Nurgyul Salimova is in the top 5 for girls in classical chess and in blitz and rapid, and Nadya Toncheva is in the top 10 in rapid.

The silver medalist from the World Chess Cup Nurgyul Salimova recorded a record rating in the World Rankings of the International Chess Federation.

Bulgarian swimmer Yosif Miladinov finished eighth in the 100m butterfly final in his Olympic debut.

The 18-year-old Bulgarian, who was the youngest of our Olympians in the Japanese capital, gave a time of 51.49 seconds in the final of the Olympic Games in Tokyo.