Ivan Chakarov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1987 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (412.5 kg); 3rd in the 1989 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (400.0 kg); 2nd in the 1990 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (392.5 kg); 2nd in the 1991 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (390.0 kg); 1st in the 1993 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (407.5 kg); 3rd in the 1989 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (400.0 kg); 3rd in the 1990 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (395.0 kg); 1st in the 1991 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (390.0 kg); 3rd in the 1992 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (385.0 kg); 3rd in the 1993 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (390.0 kg); 3rd in the 1994 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (395.0 kg); 2nd in the 1998 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (387.5 kg). He set one world record in the snatch.
Bulgaria