▪️World’s oldest boxing tournament will feature some of the top boxers in Europe
16/11/2025
The 77th edition of the Strandja Memorial Tournament will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, between February 21 and March 2, 2026.
Bulgarian Boxing Federation President Krasimir Ininski invites all National Federations to participate in the oldest and most prestigious competition in the world, the Strandja Memorial.
First competition day will be on February 23 in Sofia while the finals are scheduled for March 1.
The next edition of the Strandja Memorial could be a platform to the new talents on their road for the qualifying events of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Bulgarian Boxing Federation has professional staff experienced in hosting big championships and top events every year.
The last 76th Strandja Memorial Tournament delivered emotional finals in Sofia. Local favourite Sevda Asenova, China’s Li Qian, Kazakhstan’s Torekhan Sabyrkhan and Uzbekistan’s Jakhongir Zokirov were among the star winners.
Top boxing nations such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, England, Italy, France, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Chinese Taipei, Croatia and Ireland battled against the best of the best in 2025.
Here’s the schedule for the 2026 Strandja Memorial Tournament.
February 20-21, 2026 – Arrivals
February 21-22, 2026 – Sport Entries Check
February 22, 2026, 16:30 – Technical Meeting
February 22, 2026, 17:00 – Official Draw
February 23, 2026, 14:00 & 18-00 – Day1 competition
February 24, 2026, 14:00 & 18-00 – Day2 competition
February 25, 2026, 14:00 & 18-00 – Day3 competition
February 26, 2026, 14:00 & 18-00 – Day4 competition
February 27, 2026, 14:00 & 18-00 – Day5 competition
February 28, 2026, 14:00 & 18-00 – Day6 competition
March 1, 2016, 14:00 – Day7 competition with the finals
March 2, 2026 – Departure of the delegations
The LOC of the 2026 Strandja Memorial Tournament
Bulgarian Boxing Federation
Mr. Krasimir Ininski
Phone: +359 884440610
Email: strandja2026@gmail.com
