Miroslav Stefanov Kirov is a Bulgarian freestyle wrestler. He won the silver medal in the men's 74 kg event at the 2021 European Wrestling Championships held in Warsaw, Poland.[1][2]

Miroslav Kirov
Personal information
Birth nameМирослав Стефанов Киров
Full nameMiroslav Stefanov Kirov
Nationality Bulgaria
Born (1991-05-23) May 23, 1991 (age 33)
Sliven, Bulgaria
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Sport
Country Bulgaria
SportAmateur wrestling
Weight class74 kg
EventFreestyle
ClubWrestling Club, Russe
Coached byJordan Derev
Achievements and titles
World finals5th(2015)
Regional finalsSilver (2021) Bronze (2014)
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  Bulgaria
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2021 Warsaw 74 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Vantaa 70 kg
Alany Tournament
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Vladikavkaz 70 kg
World Juniors Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Bucharest 74 kg

He competed in the 74 kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia.[3]

Kirov competed at the 2024 European Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan hoping to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[4] He was eliminated in his third match and he did not qualify for the Olympics.[4]

Achievements

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Year Tournament Venue Result Event
2014 European Championships Vantaa, Finland 3rd Freestyle 70 kg
2021 European Championships Warsaw, Poland 2nd Freestyle 74 kg

References

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  1. ^ Shefferd, Neil (21 April 2021). "Russia claim three more golds on day three of European Wrestling Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  2. ^ "2021 European Wrestling Championships Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  3. ^ "2022 World Wrestling Championships Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  4. ^ a b "2024 European Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
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