Bulgaria Shines at World Armwrestling Championship in Albena

Georgi Kolev claimed the gold in the junior category up to 65 kg (right arm) after going undefeated from start to finish at the World Armwrestling Championship in Albena. In the final, Kolev showed exceptional composure and triumphed over Matei Turcan from Moldova. Matus Polak from the Czech Republic took third place in the category, CE Report quotes BTA.

This is Kolev’s second major title, after also winning the European Championship in Romania this past June.

After the first two days of competition, Bulgaria’s medal tally stands at one gold and three bronze medals. Georgi Kolev reaffirmed his status as the world’s number one in the 65 kg junior category (right arm). Ivo Rashev earned two bronze medals in the youth under-100 kg category for both left and right arms, while Stefan Stefanov placed third in the junior 90+ kg category (left arm).

The championship continues tomorrow with matches in the veterans' categories (left and right arms), and the competition will be broadcast live on the Olympic Channel and the official YouTube stream of the World Armwrestling Federation.