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Bulgarian boxer Stanimira Petrova wins quota for the Olympic Games in Paris

published on 6/28/23 4:43 PM

Stanimira Petrova will compete in third Olympics

Photo: Bulgarian Boxing Federation

Three-time European boxing champion Stanimira Petrova has won a quota for the Olympic Games in Paris next year.

The Bulgarian boxer outplayed Ireland's Jennifer Lehane in a quarter-final match in the 54 kg category at the European Games in Krakow, Poland. Thus, Petrova secured at least a bronze medal from the tournament.

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