2010 European Sumo Championships in Bulgaria

[Achiyama 1,247]

The 2010 European Sumo Championships for Men/Women and U21 will be held from May 25 to May 28 in Varna, Bulgaria, the fatherland of the Bulgarian rikishi Ozeki Kotooshu and the rising star Ms Aoiyama.

Stay tuned, I'll keep you posted.

[Achiyama 1,247]

The 2010 European Sumo Championships for Men/Women and U21 will be held from May 25 to May 28 in Varna, Bulgaria, the fatherland of the Bulgarian rikishi Ozeki Kotooshu and the rising star Ms Aoiyama.

Stay tuned, I'll keep you posted.

After the completion of 2010 Natsu Basho, Kotooshu will fly to Bulgaria as a special guest at the European Sumo Chamionship for men, women and U21 youngsters to be held in Varna on 26 and 27 May, 2010.

The 16th European championship for men and women and 9th championship for U21 will greet over 350 sumo wrestlers from 20 countries on the top of the highly prepared Bulgarian sumo wrestlers. World and European medal winners are expected to participate.

[nukri-nohana 17]

links?

I'm interested if Georgians are going

I think, yes

[Achiyama 1,247]

links?

I'm interested if Georgians are going

I think, yes

Yes. Georgian sumo wrestlers will participate at the 16th European Championship in Varna, Bulgaria. By the way, over 350 sumo wrestlers from 26 countries will take part.

One link you can try (although very lazy) is:

http://www.eurosumo.com/events

[Asashosakari 19,669]

Is it really going to be over 350 athletes...? I don't think there were that many in Lausanne last year, and that event included competitions for the under-16s and under-18s as well. Just for seniors and under-21s I'd guess maybe 200-250. Perhaps 350 including all the coaches, officials and various hangers-on that were present...

Edited May 21, 2010 by Asashosakari

[Achiyama 1,247]

Is it really going to be over 350 athletes...? I don't think there were that many in Lausanne last year, and that event included competitions for the under-16s and under-18s as well. Just for seniors and under-21s I'd guess maybe 200-250. Perhaps 350 including all the coaches, officials and various hangers-on that were present...

The number is right. I got this info from the Bulgarian Sumo Federation. There are 6 weight categories for each group men, women, U21 men and U21 women. According to the Official Entry Form and Invitation:

"14.5. Individual competition in weight categories (quantity of participants from country) as follows:

Women U21: 55 kg (1); 60 kg (1); 65 kg (2); 70 kg (2); 80 kg (2); +80 kg (2);

Men U21: 60 kg (1); 70 kg (1); 85 kg (2); 100 kg (2); 115 kg (2); +115 kg (2);

Women: Open (1); 55 kg (1); 65 kg (2); 80 kg (2); 95 kg (1); +95 kg (2);

Men: Open (1); 70 kg (1); 85 kg (2); 100 kg (1); 115 kg (2); +115 kg (2)."

So, the maximum possible participants from one country are 38.

Simple math shows that the maximum (if each of the 26 countries, filed application) number of participants is 988.

Of course (with the exception of the hosting Bulgaria) all countries can't participate with full teams. So, the number 350 seems pretty reasonable to me.

The actual number can be reported after the chamionship is over.

Once again, the information I posted is official, gotten from the Bulgarian Sumo Federation.

[Asashosakari 19,669]

I had no idea they've added two/three weight-limited classes to each competition, thanks for the heads-up. Not a surprise they're going to have 50+% more participants in that case. Is that just a trial balloon by the ESU or going to stay in place afterwards? (Kenzo, Sasanishiki?)

Considering both Sasanishiki and I were arguing in favour of that last year, I suppose I'm happy about this. Didn't get my men's 145 kg class, but the women's 95 kg was really my bigger concern anyway, and splitting the 85-115 kg in two for the men as Sasa suggested is probably a good idea, too. Women's 55 kg and men's 70 kg seem like a blatant attempt to funnel more juniors into the senior ranks, though...

Edited May 22, 2010 by Asashosakari

[Achiyama 1,247]

I had no idea they've added two/three weight-limited classes to each competition, thanks for the heads-up. Not a surprise they're going to have 50+% more participants in that case. Is that just a trial balloon by the ESU or going to stay in place afterwards? (Kenzo, Sasanishiki?)

Considering both Sasanishiki and I were arguing in favour of that last year, I suppose I'm happy about this. Didn't get my men's 145 kg class, but the women's 95 kg was really my bigger concern anyway, and splitting the 85-115 kg in two for the men as Sasa suggested is probably a good idea, too. Women's 55 kg and men's 70 kg seem like a blatant attempt to funnel more juniors into the senior ranks, though...

I assume they decided to expand the number of the weight categories (2 more for men and women and 1 more for U21 men and women, in comparison with the last year European championship) in order to increase the popularity of the sport. Whether these categories will stay after this championship depends on the participation, I think. I believe, it's good for the sumo. As for your suggestion of 145 kg class - it is included in +115 kg category.

[Asashosakari 19,669]

As for your suggestion of 145 kg class - it is included in +115 kg category.

Of course. Obviously my suggestion was splitting the 115+ class into 115-145 and 145+ classes...

[Achiyama 1,247]

As for your suggestion of 145 kg class - it is included in +115 kg category.

Of course. Obviously my suggestion was splitting the 115+ class into 115-145 and 145+ classes...

I see. It makes sense. I would combine 100 and 115, and then have 145 and 145+. Maybe the reason is, that they don't expect to have many participants who weigh more than 145 kg.

[Achiyama 1,247]

The 2010 European Sumo Championships for Men/Women and U21 will be held from May 25 to May 28 in Varna, Bulgaria, the fatherland of the Bulgarian rikishi Ozeki Kotooshu and the rising star Ms Aoiyama.

Stay tuned, I'll keep you posted.

After the completion of 2010 Natsu Basho, Kotooshu will fly to Bulgaria as a special guest at the European Sumo Chamionship for men, women and U21 youngsters to be held in Varna on 26 and 27 May, 2010.

The 16th European championship for men and women and 9th championship for U21 will greet over 350 sumo wrestlers from 20 countries on the top of the highly prepared Bulgarian sumo wrestlers. World and European medal winners are expected to participate.

Unfortunately, Kotooshu won't be able to fly to Bulgaria as he is going to undergo an arthroscopic surgery on his thorn meniscus. All members of the Organization Committee of the 16th European Sumo Championship for men and women, and 9th for U21 men and women expressed their sorrow for the injury, the surgery and the inability of Kotooshu, a special invitee for the event, to be present.

By the way, the competition will take place on a clay dohyo, which is similar to the dohyo which is used in Japan (except it is not elevated like the profesisonal one). This is done for the first time in Bulgaria.

On the picture above you can see the President of the Bulgarian Sumo Federation, Petar Stoyanov, personally helping the preparation of the dohyo.

Edited May 24, 2010 by Achiyama

[kenzo 5]

I had no idea they've added two/three weight-limited classes to each competition, thanks for the heads-up. Not a surprise they're going to have 50+% more participants in that case. Is that just a trial balloon by the ESU or going to stay in place afterwards? (Kenzo, Sasanishiki?)

Well actually these are not trial weights but permanent additions. Apart from the ESU - 21,-18 - 16 years of age ESC , the ESU are now starting in 2011 with a - 14 years of age group in 6 different weights, starting at girsl from 35kg and boys from 40kg. The number OF 350 seems to be correct, can give a more formal result after the weigh in tommorrow. Results should be on eurosumo.com within 24 hours.Great location Sumo Sea and Sumo :-) Just heard the Bulgarian open will probably take place hear again in September.

Edited May 25, 2010 by Manekineko
fixed quote

[Sasanishiki 57]

As I've said before, I really like the addition of the weight classes. It gives so many more athletes a chance to compete, which can only make the depth in different nations better and the sport stronger. It allows current 'middleweights', for example, to be in a much more realistic -100 and 100-115kg split. I know last year from having to put on weight for intenational competition. I was 108kg, quite a bit over what I should hae been, and I still put on another 4kg to add a little more ballast. Looking at photos now, I'm shocked. I got back to NZ, began training for my other sprt (Australian Rules football) which requires a fair amount of running. After the season had finished nearly 5 months later, I had dropped at least 12 kilos. I'm now around 100kg or below and do not want to put on wieght again, but nor do i want to give up 15 kilos to an opponent. I'm sure plenty of guys out there cannot cut 10 kilos to make lightweight, but if there is a -100kg class then it is perfect for them. Much better to have them in the sport than lose them.

[Asashosakari 19,669]

Thanks for the comments, guys. Will this also be in effect at the World Ch'ships in Poland later this year or is it an ESU-only thing for the moment?

[Achiyama 1,247]

I tried 3 times to add a reply to Kenzo's comment, but I can't see them. I wonder what's happening.

So, here is what I wanted to share with you.

It is a good idea to include U14 division in the fututre. This will increase the popularity of the sport among the kids.

I have one name for you to remember: ZDRAVKO STOYANOV.

He is the son of Petar Stoyanov, the President of the Bulgarian Sumo Federation, and the most decorated (a multiple European champion and medalist, a vice-champion and 4 times bronze medalist from World Championships, champion in the US Open tournaments in 2002, 2004 and 2008 (open category). He is only 7 years old and started training with his father since he was 5. He is already a winner (U14) in sumo tournaments - national champion and champion on the Balkans. Zdravko and his father are planned to put a show before the opening of the European championship in Varna.

I hope we'll hear his name many times in the future, why not even in professional sumo.

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As for the Bulgarian Open in Varna in September, I haven't heard about it, but there are several tournaments (according to the ESU calendar) after the EC:

Veliko Tarnovo tournament - 14-15 June, 2010,

Varna tournament - 12-13 July, 2010,

Samokov tounament - 2-3 August, 2010, and

Sofia tournament 13-14 December, 2010.

Edited May 25, 2010 by Achiyama

[Achiyama 1,247]

Thanks for the comments, guys. Will this also be in effect at the World Ch'ships in Poland later this year or is it an ESU-only thing for the moment?

I haven't heard about any expansion for the World championship. I assume they will keep the classic number of 4 categories; lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight and open

[kenzo 5]

Thanks for the comments, guys. Will this also be in effect at the World Ch'ships in Poland later this year or is it an ESU-only thing for the moment?

Sadly only ESU.

Edited May 25, 2010 by kenzo

[Achiyama 1,247]

As I posted before over 350 sumo wrestlers from 26 countries will participate at the 16th European Sumo Championship for men and women and 9th European Sumo Championship for U21 men and women. Here is the list of the participating countries in alphabetical order:

Armenia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Belgium

Bosna & Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Estonia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Great Britain

Greece

Hungary

Latvia

Lithuania

Macedonia

Moldova

Netherlands

Poland

Romania

Russia

Serbia

Switzerland

Ukraine

Edited May 25, 2010 by Achiyama

[nukri-nohana 17]

The official site is bad one

can you give me some Bulgarian links? I can read in Bulgarian

[Achiyama 1,247]

The official site is bad one

can you give me some Bulgarian links? I can read in Bulgarian

You are right that ESU websight is not good at all for current info.

I would suggest the following links:

sportal.bg (then click on "drugi sportove")

topsport.bg (then "drugi", if there isn't something on the front page)

sport1.bg

gong.bg

24chasa.bg (then "sport")

7dnisport.net

Good luck.

[Achiyama 1,247]

HERE is the complete information for the medalists (Men, Women, U21 Men and U21 Women) of the 16th European Sumo Chamionship for men amd women and 9th European Sumo Chamionship for U21 men and U21 women, held in Varna, Bulgaria on May 26 and 27, 2010:

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MEN:

70 kg

1. Kuzechi KUULAR (Russia)

2. Sergei BEREGOVOI (Ukraine)

3. Dimitar RANGELOV (Bulgaria)

3. Emil HASANOV (Azerbaijan)

85 kg

1. Stiliyan GEORGIEV (Bulgaria)

2. Olle OVERBOSCH (Netherlands)

3. Vitalii OLINIUK (Ukraine)

3. Aron ROZUM (Poland)

100 kg

1. Martin ALCER (Poland)

2. Ariz ALIEV (Azerbaijan)

3. Nikolai NIKOLOV (Bulgaria)

3. Volodya DRAPAKA (Ukraine)

115 kg

1. Atsamaz KAZIEV (Russia)

2. Yevren KOZLUATIN (Ukraine)

3. Wojciech POCZTA (Poland)

3. Kostyantyn YERMAKOV (Ukraine)

+115 kg

1. Artur BAGAEV (Russia)

2. Hristo HRISTOV (Bulgaria)

3. Ivan KACHAKOV (Bulgaria)

3. Ada OKRUASHVILI (Georgia)

Open

1. Alan KARAEV (Russia)

2. Oleksandr VERESIUK (Ukraine)

3. Avtandil TSERTSAVADZE (Georgia)

3. Haitham ALSADI (Netherlands)

TEAM:

1. RUSSIA

2. UKRAINE

3. BULGARIA

4. POLAND

WOMEN:

55 kg

1. Ekaterina SALAKOVA (Russia)

2. Hanne Van BOSSELE (Belgium)

3. Dariya POKATIS (Ukraine)

3. Magorrzata KRUZA (Poland)

65 kg

1. Alina BOYKOVA (Ukraine)

2. Svitlana TROSIUK (Ukraine)

3. Anna METODIEVA (Bulgaria)

3. Nina SHTRAKOVA (Russia)

80 kg

1. Anna ALEKSANDROVA (Russia)

2. Svetlana PANTELEEVA (Russia)

3. Epp MAE (Estonia)

3. Maryna MAKSYMENKO (Ukraine)

95 kg

1. Marina DVORETSKAYA (Russia)

2. Tsvetana BOJILOVA (Bulgaria)

3. Natalia BRZYKCY (Poland)

3. Nicole HEHEMANN (Germany)

+95 kg

1. Olga DAVYDKO (Ukraine)

2. Sylwia KRZEMIEN (Poland)

3. Ekaterina KEYB (Russia)

3. Olesya KOVALENKO (Russia)

Open

1. Anna ZHIGALOVA (Russia)

2. Francois HARTEVELD (Netherlands)

3. Svitlana YEROMKA (Ukriaine)

3. Edyta WITKOWSKA-POPECKA (Poland)

TEAM:

1. POLAND

2. UKRAINE

3. RUSSIA

3. GERMANY

U21 MEN:

60 kg

1. Sander ORION (Estonia)

2. Vladimir ZHURAVLEV (Ukraine)

3. Michal MAZURKIEWICZ (Poland)

3. Peter KESZKESZ (Hungary)

70 kg

1. Vladimir CHAYKA (Russia)

2. Krisztian DENES (Hungary)

3. Ergo ANDERS (Estonia)

3. Manolis ALIKHANOV (Ukraine)

85 kg

1. Batur ALTIEV (Russia)

2. Midat KURBEDINOV (Ukraine)

3. Tymur PRYMSHOEV (Ukraine)

3. Natiq SADIKHOV (Azerbaijan)

100 kg

1. Marcin ALCER (Poland)

2. Denes SZELP (Hungary)

3. Michail CHERKASOV (Ukraine)

4. Michal LUTO (Poland)

115 kg

1. Olek GORDIENKO (Ukraine)

2. Michail ILIEV (Bulgaria)

3. Mykola SALAMAKHA (Ukraine)

3. Laszlo VARGA (Hungary)

+115 kg

1. Ada OKRUASHVILI (Georgia)

2. Oleksandr VERESIUK (Ukraine)

3. Dimitar DIMITROV (Bulgaria)

3. Zaza BALASHVILI (Georgia)

TEAM:

1. POLAND

2. GEORGIA

3. BULGARIA

3. UKRAINE

U21 WOMEN:

55 kg

1. Dariya POKATIS (Ukraine)

2. Hanne Van BOSSELE (Belgium)

3. Violeta ZLATEVA (Bulgaria)

3. Magdalena CHRUSCIEL (Poland)

60 kg

1. Johanna KIKKAS (Estonia)

2. Ganna SKARUPA (Ukraine)

3. Gabriela GIGOVA (Bulgaria)

3. Natalia KOLNIERTSAK (Poland)

65 kg

1. Elena GRIGOROVA (Bulgaria)

2. Anastasia BUROVA (Russia)

3. Gabriela VASILEVA (Bulgaria)

3. Lilia KOMAROVA (Ukraine)

70 kg

1. Ekaterina BADANOVA (Russia)

2. Marina KHLYTINA (Russia)

3. Marine NIKOGOSYAN (Bulgaria)

3. Yuliya TORIANSKA (Ukraine)

80 kg

1. Epp MAE (Estonia)

2. Oleksandra VINICHENKO (Ukraine)

3. Maria GEORGIEVA (Bulgaria)

3. Victoria ROGOVA (Ukraine)

+80 kg

1. Elena SHITIKOVA (Russia)

2. Natalia BRZYKCY (Poland)

3. Nadya ZHEYNOVA (Bulgaria)

3. Svitlana YEROMKA (Ukraine)

TEAM:

1. UKRAINE

2. RUSSIA

3. BULGARIA

3. POLAND

Edited June 1, 2010 by Achiyama

[kenzo 5]

Hanne van Bossele from Belgium won her county's first medal at the European Sumo Championships Silver the first day in the womens - 55kg and doubled up with another silver in the juniors today - 21 years. Always nice to see new young countries winning medal, not bad only one competitor and two medals........... congrats. The location is fantastic here and we have heard that the Euro's will be taking place again here next year.

Congratulations to the Bulgarian Sumo Fed on their organization.

[Achiyama 1,247]

Although I don't have the complete information from the first day of the European Sumo Chamionships, I'll start posting the results and edit them as info comes.

I have updated the post with all U21 Men and U21 Women results (the medalists). I am still looking for the Men and Women results. The bulgarian press didn't do a good job covering the championship the first day. Sorry for the delay.

Thanks, Kenzo, for your piece of information.

Edited May 27, 2010 by Achiyama

[kenzo 5]

Full Results Seniors

MEN:

70 kg

1. Kuzechi KUULAR (Russia)

2. Sergei BEREGOVOI (Ukraine)

3. Dimitar RANGELOV (Bulgaria)

3. Emil HASANOV (Azerbaijan)

85 kg

1. Stiliyan GEORGIEV (Bulgaria)

2. Olle OVERBOSCH (Netherlands)

3. Vitalii OLINIUK (Ukraine)

3. Aron ROZUM (Poland)

100 kg

1. Martin ALCER (Poland)

2. Ariz ALIEV (Azerbaijan)

3. Nikolai NIKOLOV (Bulgaria)

3. Volodya DRAPAKA (Ukraine)

115 kg

1. Atsamaz KAZIEV (Russia)

2. Yevren KOZLUATIN (Ukraine)

3. POCZTA Wojciech(Poland)

3. YERMAKOV Kostyantyn ( Ukraine)

+115 kg

1. Artur BAGAEV (Russia)

2. Hristo HRISTOV (Bulgaria)

3. Ivan KACHAKOV (Bulgaria)

3. Ada OKRUASHVILI (Georgia)

Open

1. Alan KARAEV (Russia)

2. Oleksandr VERESIUK (Ukraine)

3. TSERTSAVADZE Avtandil ( Georgia)

3. ALSADI Haitham (Netherlands)

TEAM:

1.RUSSIA

2.UKRAINE

3. BULGARIA

4.POLAND

WOMEN:

55 kg

1. Ekaterina SALAKOVA (Russia)

2. Hanne Van BOSSELE (Belgium)

3. Dariya POKATIS (Ukraine)

3.Kruza Magorzata(Poland)

65 kg

1. Alina BOYKOVA (Ukraine)

2. Svitlana TROSIUK (Ukraine)

3. Anna METODIEVA (Bulgaria)

3. Nina SHTRAKOVA (Russia)

80 kg

1. Anna ALEKSANDROVA (Russia)

2. Svetlana PANTELEEVA (Russia)

3.Epp Mae(Estonia)

3.Maryna MAKSYMENKO (Ukraine)

95 kg

1. Marina DVORETSKAYA (Russia)

2. Tsvetana BOJILOVA (Bulgaria)

3. Natalia BRZYKCY (Poland)

3. Nicole HEHEMANN (Germany)

+95 kg

1. Olga DAVYDKO (Ukraine)

2. Sylwia KRZEMIEN (Poland)

3. Keyb Ekaterina (Russia)

3. Kovalenko Olesya(Russia)

Open

1. Anna ZHIGALOVA (Russia)

2. Francois HARTEVELD (Netherlands)

3. IEROMKA Svitlana( Ukraine)

3. WITKOWSKA−POPECKA Edyta (Poland)

TEAM:

1. Poland

2.Ukraine

3.Russia

3.Germany

[kenzo 5]

BTW book your tickets now for the ESC IN 2011 as this will also be taking place in Varna