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Equestrian World Cup in Bulgaria

Photo: FEI Jumping World Cup

The Equestrian World Cup in show jumping starts today at the Frigopan Equestrian Centre near Plovdiv and runs until Sunday (May 26). 

It is a qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with total prize money of BGN 100 000 (EUR 50 000). 

Nearly 120 athletes from Ukraine, Turkey, Greece, Romania and Bulgaria are taking part in the tournament, which is open to children, juniors, men and women. On the last day (Sunday) there will be the climax for men and women with the 155 cm high obstacle.



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