Silvia Popova

European Champion.

Silvia Popova has established herself as an experienced and determined senior competitor within Team KFA, competing in the -60 kg division. Over the years, she has built an impressive international resume, including becoming European Champion in kumite, multiple-time Bulgarian National Champion, Open Balkan Champion, and medalist at several major international tournaments across Europe.

In recent years, Silvia continued to perform at a high level, securing silver at the Asahi Cup Belgium 2026 and bronze at the Dutch Open 2026. Known for her composed fighting style, resilience and technical precision under pressure, she has developed into an important force within the Kyokushin Fight Academy competition team and a strong example for the next generation of fighters.

Achievements

TOP ACHIEVEMENTS

V. Belgian Champion (2026) + Bronze Winner Dutch National Championships

2024-2026

2026: Asahi Cup Belgium — 2nd Place Kumite

Dutch Open — 3rd Place Kumite

2023: 1st Dan Black Belt Examination Passed

Youth World Cup — 6th Place Kumite

Bulgarian National Championship — 1st Place Kata

2019: Danube Cup — 1st Place Kumite & 1st Place Kata

Open Balkan Championship — 1st Place Kumite & 3rd Place Kata

2015-2017: Danube Cup — 3rd Place Kumite (2017)

World Championship — 6th Place Kumite (2016)

Cupa Romaniei IFK — 3rd Place Kumite (2016)

Before 2015: The Cup of Hanshi — 1st Place Kumite (2015)

European Championship — 1st Place Kumite (2014)

IFK Hellas Greek Kyokushin Open Championship — 1st Place (2014)

IFK Serbia Open Championship — 2nd Place (2014)

Multiple-Time Bulgarian National Champion Kumite (2011–2023)

Bulgarian National Champion in Kickboxing — 3 Times

Taekwondo National Champion — Fighting Division