Bulgarian Olympic Bronze Medalist Announces Retirement, Citing State Neglect and Financial Struggles
Bozhidar Andreev, the Bulgarian weightlifter who earned a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has announced his decision to end his sports career, citing ongoing dissatisfaction with the Bulgarian state's treatment of athletes. In a statement to Nova TV, Andreev revealed that despite receiving the long-awaited bonuses, he would no longer continue his training. “I’m stopping because I’m offended by the way things are handled,” he said....