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Yordan Yovchev
Yordan Yovchev Yovchev (; born February 24, 1973), also spelled Jordan Jovtchev, is a retired Bulgarian gymnast. He took part in six consecutive Olympic Games, more than any other Bulgarian athlete in Olympic history. He was named the 2003 Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year. He was also named the 2003 BTA Best Balkan Athlete of the Year. He is president of the Bulgarian Gymnastics Federation and also serves as a sports commentator. Biography Yovchev was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He won silver in the men's rings at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens with a score of 9.850. In the same Olympic Games, Yovchev won bronze in the men's floor exercise with a score of 9.775. In the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, he won the bronze on both floor exercise and still rings with 9.787 and 9.762 respectively. He also won two World Championship Bronze medals in the all around (1999, 2001). Yovchev made his fifth Olympic team for the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and qualified again f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plovdiv
Plovdiv (, ) is the List of cities and towns in Bulgaria, second-largest city in Bulgaria, 144 km (93 miles) southeast of the capital Sofia. It had a population of 490,983 and 675,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Plovdiv is a cultural hub in Bulgaria and was the European Capital of Culture in 1999 and 2019. The city is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational centre. Plovdiv joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016. Archeological symbols of Plovdiv Plovdiv is in a fertile region of south-central Bulgaria on the two banks of the Maritsa River. The city has historically developed on seven syenite hills, some of which are high. Because of these hills, Plovdiv is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The City of the Seven Hills". There is evidence of habitation in the area dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, when the first Neolithic settlements were established. The city was subsequently a Thracians, Thracian settlement, later being conq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The 34th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships were held at Tianjin Arena in Tianjin, China in 1999. Results **The Ukrainian Women's Gymnastics Team was awarded the bronze in 2011 after China was disqualified due to Dong Fongxiao being underage at the time of competing. Medal table Overall Men Women Men Team Final All-around Floor Exercise Pommel Horse Rings Vault Parallel Bars Horizontal Bar Women Team * China originally finished third, but it was discovered in 2008 that Chinese officials falsified the age of team member Dong Fangxiao; the team were officially disqualified in March 2012, with the bronze medals awarded to Ukraine, and Dong's results from this competition and the 2000 Olympics were struck from the records. Previously, in 2010, China's 2000 Olympic bronze medals had been awarded to the US team. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulgarians
Bulgarians (, ) are a nation and South Slavs, South Slavic ethnic group native to Bulgaria and its neighbouring region, who share a common Bulgarian ancestry, culture, history and language. They form the majority of the population in Bulgaria, while in Bulgarians in North Macedonia, North Macedonia, Bulgarians in Ukraine, Ukraine, Bessarabian Bulgarians, Moldova, Bulgarians in Serbia, Serbia, Bulgarians in Albania, Albania, Bulgarians in Romania, Romania, Bulgarians in Hungary, Hungary and Bulgarians in Greece, Greece they exist as historical communities. Etymology Bulgarians derive their ethnonym from the Bulgars. Their name is not completely understood and difficult to trace back earlier than the 4th century AD, but it is possibly derived from the Proto-Turkic word ''*bulģha'' ("to mix", "shake", "stir") and its derivative ''*bulgak'' ("revolt", "disorder"). Alternative etymologies include derivation from a compound of Proto-Turkic (Oghuric languages, Oghuric) ''*bel'' ("fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Goodwill Games
The 2001 Goodwill Games was the fifth and final edition of the international multi-sport event. The competition was held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, from 29 August to 9 September 2001. A total around 1300 athletes took part in 14 sporting competitions. These were the first and only Goodwill Games to be held outside of the US and Russia, and the only time to be taken place in the Southern Hemisphere. The small scale opening ceremony was held at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre at Boondall and featured The Corrs, Bardot (Australian band), Bardot and Keith Urban. There was a live audience of 10,000 and the ceremony was broadcast live to an international audience of 450 million viewers. The Goodwill Bridge, a pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the Brisbane River, is named after the games. Hosts Australia topped the medal table with 29 gold and 74 total medals. Russia was second with 24 and 73, respectively, while the United States placed third (21 and 71). Venues *B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodwill Games
The Goodwill Games were an international sports competition created by Ted Turner in reaction to the political troubles surrounding the Olympic Games of the 1980s. In 1979, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan caused the United States and other Western countries to boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, an act reciprocated when the Soviet Union and other Eastern Bloc countries (with the exception of Romania) boycotted the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The idea came to Turner in 1984 during his visit to Moscow. He was disappointed with the boycott, evaluating it as a negative outcome for both sides in the conflict. The magnate also believed that it was an opportune moment to create alternative high-level competitions that could “steal” some of the success from the Olympics. The organization of the competition, which started in 1986, cost him more than $11 million. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 European Gymnastics Masters
The 1997 European Gymnastics Masters was the first edition of the European Gymnastics Masters tournament. The event would later have its name changed to European Team Gymnastics Championships. The competition formed teams of athletes representing different nations, combining events from men's and women's artistic gymnastics, as well as rhythmic gymnastics. The event was held from April 26 to April 27 in Paris, France. The tournament was organized by the European Union of Gymnastics. Medalists See also * 1999 European Gymnastics Masters * 2001 European Team Gymnastics Championships * 2003 European Team Gymnastics Championships * European Gymnastics Championships The European Union of Gymnastics organises European Gymnastics Championships for each of the following gymnastics disciplines: Events Current Defunct All-time medal table ;Notes *Countries are ranked by number of gold, silver and bronz ... References {{reflist European Team Gymnastics Championships Inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Team Gymnastics Championships
The European Team Gymnastics Championships, initially held as the European Gymnastics Masters, was a competition organized by the European Union of Gymnastics combining men's and women's artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics events. History The competition was first held in 1997 under the name ''European Gymnastics Masters'' in Paris, France. A second edition of the tournament, still as European Gymnastics Masters, was held in 1999 in Patras, Greece. In 2001 the competition was renamed to ''European Team Gymnastics Championships''. It was last held in 2003. All four editions of the tournament were organized by the European Union of Gymnastics. Editions Medals by country 1997–2003 See also * European Gymnastics Championships * European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships * European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships * Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships The Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships are the European championships for the sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The 3rd Individual European Artistic Gymnastics Championships for both European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships, men and European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships, women were held in Milan, Italy, on 29 March to 5 April 2009. Medal winners Men's Individual all-around Finals Floor Pommel horse Rings Vault Parallel bars Horizontal bar Women's Individual all-around Finals Vault Uneven bars Balance beam Floor Medal count Men Women Overall References External links Official Website {{DEFAULTSORT:Artistic Gymnastics, European Championships, 2009 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2009 Sports competitions in Milan 2009 in gymnastics, European Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2009 in Italian sport International gymnastics competitions hosted by Italy 2009 in European sport March 2009 sports events in Europe April 2009 sports events in Europe 2000s in Milan, 2009,Artistic Gymnastics,Eu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The 2nd Individual European Artistic Gymnastics Championships for both men and women took place in Amsterdam in April 2007. Nations Participating nations included: * Albania * Belarus * Belgium * Bulgaria * Czech Republic * France * Germany * Great Britain * Greece * Hungary * Iceland * Israel * Italy * Lithuania * Portugal * Romania * Russia * Spain * Sweden * Ukraine Medal winners Men's results Individual all-around Floor exercise Pommel horse Rings Vault Parallel bars Horizontal bar Women's results Individual all-around Vault Uneven bars Balance beam Floor exercise Medal Count Combined Men Women References * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Artistic Gymnastics European Championships, 2007 2007 2007 was designated as the International Heliophysical Year and the International ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Men's And Women's Artistic Gymnastics Individual Championships
The European Men's and Women's Artistic Gymnastics Individual Championships are an artistic gymnastics championships for male and female gymnasts from European countries organised by the European Union of Gymnastics. They were first held in 2005 and have been held biennially since then in odd-numbered years. These championships occur in years between the European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships, which have been held in even-numbered years since 1990. Championships All Medals (2005 - 2025) See also * European Artistic Gymnastics Championships ** European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships ** European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships The European Women's Gymnastics Championships are an artistic championships for female gymnasts from European countries organised by the European Union of Gymnastics. They are held annually, though rotate between two different formats. History ... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The 29th European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships was held from 21 to 25 April 2010 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. The senior and junior events are different. During the senior's qualification the top eight teams progress to the team final, and the top eight gymnasts (two per nation maximum) on each apparatus qualify for the individual finals. After the qualification for the juniors the team medals and places are awarded. Unlike the seniors in this event the top 24 gymnasts (two per nation maximum) compete in the all around final. Oldest and youngest competitors Timetable Medal winners Detail results Seniors Team Oldest and youngest competitors Floor Oldest and youngest competitors Pommel horse Oldest and youngest competitors Rings Oldest and youngest competitors Vault Oldest and youngest competitors Parallel bars Oldest and youngest competitors Horizontal bar Oldest and youngest competito ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The 28th European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships held from 8 May to 11 May 2008 in Lausanne. Oldest and youngest competitors Country represented Medallists Senior Results Team Competition Oldest and youngest competitors Floor Oldest and youngest competitors Pommel horse Oldest and youngest competitors Still rings Oldest and youngest competitors Vault Oldest and youngest competitors Parallel bars Oldest and youngest competitors Horizontal bar Oldest and youngest competitors Junior Results Team Competition The junior team competition also served as the individual all-around and qualification to the individual event finals. Floor exercise Pommel horse Still rings Vault Parallel bars Horizontal bar Medal count Combined Seniors Juniors External links * {{2008 in artistic gymnastics 2008 European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships The European Men's Artistic Gymnastics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
