Hosts Bulgaria won three gold medals on the second day of the World Taekwondo Europe Multi European Games ©Taekwondo Europe

Bulgarian athletes won three gold medals on the second day of action at the World Taekwondo Europe Multi European Games in Sofia.

The first gold at Sofia's Asics Arena went to Bulgaria's Hristiyan Georgiev, who triumphed in the men's cadets A-33 fin competition. 

Denis Dimitrov took Bulgaria's second in the men's cadets A-53 welter, while their third came in the women's event.

Alexandra Georgieva was victorious in the A-44 light. 

It was also successful day for Greece, who claimed eight gold medals.

The World Taekwondo Europe Multi European Games are taking place in Sofia's Asics Arena ©Sofia Open
The World Taekwondo Europe Multi European Games are taking place in Sofia's Asics Arena ©Sofia Open

They secured a clean sweep in the men's A-65 light heavy competition, with Anastasios Georgios Zougris taking first place.

Georgios Sidiropoulos was second, while Mpziotas Angelos and Panagiotis Rafail Kementsetsidis were joint third. 

Russia, who yesterday won 12 of 16 gold medals on offer, wrapped up four today.

A full list of results can be found here.

The competition continues tomorrow.