Ion Ivanov had the following finishes at major championships – 1977 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (5th); 1983 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (12th); 1983 European Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (4th); 1978 European Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (8th).
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | Ion Ivanov | ||||
| Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 7 |