From sipping sake to being married by a representative of the Japanese Imperial Court and witnessed by the world’s press, long jumper Diana Yorgova and gymnast Nikola Prodanov’s wedding was not how they had imagined it. But more than half-a-century after celebrating the first Olympic marriage, the Bulgarian couple continue to count their blessings.

Swimmer Petar Stoychev leads Bulgaria's Olympic athletes in the Parade of Nations during the Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremonies. Marching with pride the Bulgaria athletes carry the Olympic hope of their nation. Bulgaria - Parade of Nations - Opening Ceremony - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics

Bulgaria get off to a good start in the men's volleyball quarterfinal as they beat the Russian Federation 25-20 in the first set. The Russians get their defense in order and win the second set and get a big hit on set point to take the third set as well. Bulgaria rally in the fourth set to tie the score at 20, but Russia move ahead and get the decisive block on match point to win three sets to one. Volleyball Men Quarterfinal - Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics - BUL vs RUS

London 2012 - Russia's Natalia Vorobieva stunned Bulgarian Stanka Zlateva Hristova to take gold in thrilling style in the women's 72kg Freestyle Wrestling division. Watch the final in full now.

Nanjing 2014 - Lidia Nencheva of Bulgaria celebrates after the 10m Air Pistol Mixed International Teams Final of shooting event at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, Aug. 21, 2014.

Nanjing 2014 - Athletes of Bulgaria compete during Group All-Around event of Rhythmic Gymnastic competition at Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on Aug. 27, 2014.

Nanjing 2014 - Gold medalist Blagoy Naydenov of Bulgaria during the awarding ceremony of Men's Light Heavy (81kg) Final Bout of Boxing at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Aug. 27, 2014. 

Nanjing 2014 - Gold medalists Lidia Nencheva (L) of Bulgaria and Vladimir Svechnikov of Uzbekistan celebrate after the 10m Air Pistol Mixed International Teams Final of shooting event at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, Aug. 21, 2014.

BEIJING - AUGUST 14: William Priddy and Ryan Millar of the United States go up to block Evgeni Ivanov of Bulgaria during the men's volleyball event held at the Institute of Technology Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China.