Plamen Bratoychev had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1989 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (380.0 kg); 3rd in the 1991 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (357.5 kg); 2nd in the 1989 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (380.0 kg); 2nd in the 1991 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (360.0 kg); 2nd in the 1995 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (387.5 kg); 3rd in the 1996 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (372.5 kg).