Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Nurgyul Salimova places second in Women's Chess World Cup final

Photo: FIDE

Bulgarian Nurgyul Salimova lost the second tiebreak against Russian Aleksandra Goryachkina in the Women's Chess World Cup final in Baku. The 20-year-old Bulgarian remained second in the tournament, as this has been her biggest success so far.

Salimova reached the final after three grueling weeks in Baku, in which she achieved six victories. Qualifying for the final has earned her a place in the 2024 Candidates Tournament in Toronto.





Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Grigor Dimitrov reaches the round of 16 at the US Open

Grigor Dimitrov has qualified for the round of 16 of the Open Tennis Championship of the United States , defeating with a decisive result 6:3, 6:3, 6:1 Tallon Griekspoor from the Netherlands. The Bulgarian left no chance for his opponent to make a..

published on 8/31/24 10:05 AM

Burgas World Trophy 2024 draws crowds to coastal city

Burgas is turning into one big dance floor as eleven couples from eight countries compete for the World Championship Adult Showdance Latin title today. Among them are the recent gold medallists from Georgia and the runners-up from Germany.  "This is..

published on 8/31/24 8:15 AM
Grigor Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov advances to the third round of US Open

Bulgaria's top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov advanced to the third round of the US Open after a straight-set victory over Rinky Hijikata (Rank 62)- 6-1, 6-1, 7-6 (4). The match lasted just over two hours and 10 minutes. In the first two sets,..

published on 8/29/24 10:12 AM