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Competitors from 29 countries take part in Parkour World Cup opening in Sofia

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Around 100 competitors from 29 countries will take part in the Parkour World Cup starting today in Sofia for the third time.

The contest will take place at the main entrance of Arena Sofia 9 AM-5 PM, until September 10. Bulgaria will be represented by 6 competitors – five men and one woman, in the events “speed” and “freestyle”. As the legend of Bulgarian gymnastics Yordan Yovchev put it, the parkour itinerary is “the best in the world”.

Admission is free. The event is organized by the Bulgarian Gymnastics Federation with the assistance of the Ministry of Youth and Sport and Sofia municipality. 



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