Mariya Oryashkova
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| Born | 12 January 1988 Pirdop, Bulgaria |
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| Sport | Sambo, judo, sumo, freestyle wrestling |
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Mariya Gerginova Oryashkova (Bulgarian: Мария Гергинова Оряшкова; born 12 January 1988) is a Bulgarian sambist, judoka, sumo wrestler and freestyle wrestler.[1]
She is a ten-time European and six-time world champion in the sport of sambo.[2] She is also a 15-time Bulgarian champion in various age groups in judo.
Oryashkova was born in the town of Pirdop. When she was 10 years old, she and her mother moved to the village of Bata, after her parents separated.[3] Her early years were spent in Panagyurishte, where her sports career began, thanks world sambo champion Ivan Netov discovering her. He has been her coach for years, with him she achieved many of her prestigious results.
In 2015, Oryashkova underwent successful surgery for torn knee ligaments.[4]
In 2022, Oryashkova acquired a scientific degree "Doctor" in direction 7.6 - Sport in the scientific specialty "Theory and Methodology of Sports Science" at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski".[5]
In 2023, Oryashkova participated in season 5 of "Igri na volyata",[6] a Nova reality competition series based on the Colombian series Desafío, where she finished in 10th place.
