Friday and Saturday were the last two competition days of the 19th European arm wrestling championship in Sofia. Men and women competed in both right- and left-handed tournaments.

The balance of Bulgaria from the two days are seven medals: one golden, two silver and four bronze.

The gold medal was for Krasimir Kostadinov. Kostadinov won the title in the category up to 90 kg., right-handed. The European vice-champions are Stefan Lengarov (up to 80 kg. category) and Plamen Kisov (over 110 kg. left-handed). The bronze medals went to Georgi Gaidardzhiev (up to 80 kg., left-handed), Marin Pantaleev (up to 110 kg. left-handed), Alexander Balabanov (up to 70 kg. right-handed) and Martin Dodov (over 110 kg. right-handed).

Russia classified first in the team rankings, followed by Ukraine, Turkey and Bulgaria.