The 7th Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov Tournament was a sport wrestling event held in Sevlievo, Bulgaria between 19 and 22 April 1968.
This international tournament includes competition in men's Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The tournament is held in honor of Dan Kolov who was the first European freestyle wrestling champion from Bulgaria and European and World Champion Nikola Petroff. 96 athletes from 12 countries participated in the Freestyle wrestling competition, while 87 athletes from 11 countries took part in the Greco-Roman event.
Medal overview
Freestyle Flyweight52 kgBantamweight57 kgFeatherweight63 kgLightweight70 kg Welterweight78 kgMiddleweight87 kgLight heavyweight97 kgHeavyweight+97 kg
Overall team standings:
1. Bulgaria (44 points).
2. Iran (18 points).
3. Mongol (15.5 points).
4. USSR (8 points).
5. Hungary (5.5 points).
Greco-Roman
Flyweight52 kgBantamweight57 kgFeatherweight63 kgLightweight70 kg Welterweight78 kgMiddleweight87 kgLight heavyweight97 kgHeavyweight+97 kg
Overall team standings:
1. Bulgaria (43 points).
2. USSR (18 points).
3. East Germany (16 points).
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