On December 5–6, 2026, CrossFit Vitosha and Vitosha Barbell will once again bring together athletes of different ages and experience levels, united by their passion for weightlifting.
The overwhelming interest in VWC 7 is yet another sign that our community continues to grow. Two exciting days await us, filled with heavy lifts, personal records, intense competition, and unforgettable moments.
Who's Competing Against Whom?
With the competition fast approaching, it's time to introduce the athletes across all categories.
Below, you'll find the competitors in each category and discover who you'll be sharing the competition platform with this December.
MEN / PRO CATEGORY
Rumyan Pelovski
Dzimi Angelov
Tanislav Angelov
Georgi Delchev
Viktor Kostadinov
MEN / CATEGORY A
Viden Neshev
Nikolay Sedefchev
Preslav Penev
Benny Slater
Alex Niklev
Nikolay Mitkov
MEN / CATEGORY B
Pawel Siemaszko
Emil Stoyanov
Hristo Zlatanov
Simeon Chervenkov
Stelian Ignatov
Ivan Stoychev
Radoslav Rachev
Ivaylo Stoynovski
Hristo Nichev
Stavri Stavrev
MEN / CATEGORY C
Nik Nedkov
Krasimir Peykov
Boncho Vidolov
James Hegarty
Robert Goranov
Svetoslav Markov
Hristo Todorov
Ivan Marinov
Rumen Totev
Slavi Gigelov
Kostadin Krastanov
Martin Indzhov
Rosen Pandev
Vladimir Banchev
Aleksi Stoyanov
Emiliyan Velichkov
Asen Babachev
Ivo Georgiev
Petar Yonkov
Svetoslav Atanasov
Petar Kostadinov
MEN / CATEGORY D
Plamen Dimitrov
Matthew Long
Matteo Rubiero
Jonathan Levitas
Milen Denkov
Anthony Waterman
Stoyan Shopov
Martin Petrov
Asen Asenov
Kristiyan Naydenov
Petar Nikolov
Ivaylo Nikolov
Aleksandar Matev
Nikola Damyanov
Florian Gelev
Alexander Iliev
MEN / CATEGORY E
Robert Luciani
Ilia Iliev
Nikola Poryazov
Denis Dimitrov
Stefan Kanev
Ivan Staykov
Mihail Chavdarov
Ivan Velkov
Antonio Andonov
Valeri Naydenov
Vladimir Tashev
Aleksandar Gramatikov
Petar Kiryakov
Alexandar Milev
Deyan Tsvetanov
BOYS / U16
Stiliyan Litkov
Lachezar Iliev
Denis Benov
Plamen Transki
Martin Kabakchiiski
Kaloyan Asenov
Emilian Chotov
Ivaylo Ivanov
Viktor Grozdanov
Vasil Cherkezov
Tomi Kunov
Simeon Donov
Bojidar Gospodinov
WOMEN / CATEGORY A
Iveta Boyanova
Ivet Kundevska
Vanesa Hadzhiyska
Nelina Yakova
WOMEN / CATEGORY B
Ana Petrova
Yana Tsvetanova
WOMEN / CATEGORY C
Marina Hadzhiyska
Antonia Cholakova
Boyana Teofilova
Anelia Dimitrova
Iglika Tanova
WOMEN / CATEGORY D
Miroslava Palazova
Borislava Parvanova
Irena Ivanova
Desislava Kircheva
Maria Perova
Margarita Savova
GIRLS / U16
Anna Dimitrova
This year's competition brings together athletes from many of Bulgaria's CrossFit gyms, as well as competitors representing various weightlifting clubs across the country.
We are especially excited to welcome a record number of international athletes, traveling from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Italy, and Poland to take part in the Vitosha Weightlifting Championship.
Whether you're fighting for a place on the podium, chasing a new personal record, or simply looking to experience the thrill of competition, we can't wait to welcome you to another unforgettable edition of the Vitosha Weightlifting Championship!
December 5–6, 2026 | CrossFit Vitosha
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