Boyanka Angelova
| Boyanka Angelova | |
|---|---|
| — Gymnast — | |
| Country represented |
 Bulgaria |
| Born |
October 28, 1994 Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Discipline | RG - Rhythmic Gymnastic |
| Retired | yes |
Boyanka Angelova (Bulgarian: Боянка Ангелова, born 1994) is a Bulgarian gymnast, known for complex and difficult combinations in rhythmic gymnastics.[1]
She has mistakenly been identified as the granddaughter of Nadia Comaneci, the first gymnast to receive a perfect 10, in a series of viral videos.[2]
Biography
In 2007 Boyanka Angelova was ranked first in the girls AA International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament in Varna for the "Queen Margarita".[3] Still at the age of 13, she won bronze medals with the ribbon and the hoop in the first round European competition in Moscow.[4] She went on to come second to Russia's Yana Lukonina for her performance with the ball at the Junior European Championships in Turin in June 2008,[5] and was very popular with the public.[6]
Boyanka Angelova belongs to the CSKA sports club in Sofia. In 2010 she was appointed to the Bulgarian adult women's team for rhythmic gymnastics,[7] but did not reach the finals.[8]
Angelova has not competed since 2010, due to back pains from previous injuries.[9]
References
- ↑ Kristeva, Stanislava (January 14, 2010). "Грациите откриха новия сезон (New season opens).". gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Hoax: Nadia Comaneci's Gymnast Granddaughter Viral Video". hoax-slayer.com. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ↑ "Boyanka Angelova first in girls". Darik News/Sport (in Bulgarian). Darik Radio. September 8, 2007. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Stella Sultanova with good performances in Moscow" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. March 2, 2008. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Excellent presentation and three medals in Turin" (in Bulgarian). sportal.bg. June 7, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2011.
- ↑ "Gymnastique: Miss Valentine 2010". sportvox.fr (in French). L'Équipe. February 18, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
On attend toujours cependant Boyanka Angelova qui a éblouit le public en 2008
- ↑ "Rhythmic Gymnastics: designated national team" (in Bulgarian). bTV. February 2, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Rhythmic Gymnastics: Silvia Miteva is ranked second in AA". bWeb Sport (in Bulgarian). bTV. March 28, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Discussion about Boyanka Angelova". RSG. RSG.net. January 28, 2010. Retrieved January 1, 2013.