Bozhidar Andreev
Bulgarian Bozhidar Andreev Announces Retirement After Winning Olympic Bronze Medal
Bozhidar Andreev has announced his decision to retire from competitive weightlifting, following his success at the Olympic Games in Paris. Andreev, who secured a bronze medal in the 73-kilogram weight category, has fulfilled his long-held goal with this achievement.
Historic Day for Bulgarian Sports: Four Medals in a Single Day at Paris Olympics!
On the 13th day of the Paris Olympic Games, Bulgaria celebrated its first gold medal. Semen Novikov clinched the top prize in classical wrestling, competing in the 87 kg category. Novikov triumphed over the world vice-champion, Alireza Azizkhoon Mohmadipiani of Iran, with a decisive 7:0 victory.
Bulgarian Weightlifter Bozhidar Andreev Claims Olympic Bronze Medal
Bozhidar Andreev secured a bronze medal for Bulgaria in the 73 kg weightlifting category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Andreev finished third with a total lift of 344 kg—154 kg in the snatch and 190 kg in the clean and jerk. The gold medal was claimed by Indonesia's Rizki Juniansyah, who lifted a combined 354 kg, while Thailand's Weeraphon Wichuma took silver.
Bulgarian Weightlifter Karlos Nasar Sets New World Record Ahead of Olympics
In an extraordinary display of strength and determination, Bulgarian weightlifter Karlos Nasar has once again rewritten the record books, setting a new world record in the 89 kg category just ahead of the Olympic Games.