Obalonsk

Obalonsk was a wizard and a professional Quidditch player who held the position of Chaser for the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team. He played alongside teammates such as Viktor Krum, Ivanova, and Levski. Obalonsk's main significance in the series is his participation in the final of the 1994 Quidditch World Cup against the Irish National Quidditch Team.

Obalonsk's background, including his magical education and early life, is not detailed in the novels. His entire known history revolves around his role in the 1994 Quidditch World Cup. As a Chaser for the Bulgarian side, he was introduced by Ludo Bagman's commentary to the massive crowd gathered for the final match. During the game, Obalonsk was noted by Bagman as an impressive player. He and his fellow Chaser Ivanova performed a famed move known as the Wonky-Faint, a deceptive play that nearly caused the Irish Chasers, Troy and Moran, to collide in mid-air. Later in the match, amidst the chaos caused by the leprechauns (the Irish team's mascots) forming a giant, taunting hand gesture towards the Bulgarian mascots, the Veela, a Bludger was hit into the Bulgarian formation. Obalonsk was struck squarely in the nose by this Bludger, though the ultimate outcome of his injury is not stated. Despite the individual brilliance of Viktor Krum, Bulgaria ultimately lost the match to Ireland with a final score of 170-160.

The novels provide no description of Obalonsk's physical appearance. His personality is likewise unknown, though his ability to play at a world-class level and execute complex team maneuvers suggests he was a disciplined and skilled team player.

• Quidditch Prowess: Obalonsk was a highly skilled Quidditch player, proficient enough to represent his country at the highest level of the sport. His role as Chaser required excellent flying ability, agility, and skill in handling the Quaffle.
• Team Maneuvers: He was adept at performing advanced team tactics, most notably the Wonky-Faint, which he executed in perfect coordination with his teammate Ivanova.

No other magical abilities, wand details, or Patronus form are known.

While not explicitly named, Obalonsk would have possessed the standard equipment for a professional Quidditch player:

• Racing Broom: A high-performance broomstick suitable for international competition.
• Quidditch Robes: He wore the official scarlet robes of the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team.

• Teammates: Obalonsk was a member of the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team alongside Chasers Ivanova and Levski; Beaters Dimitrov and Vulkanov; Keeper Zograf; and the world-famous Seeker Viktor Krum. He demonstrated a strong on-pitch connection with Ivanova, as shown by their joint execution of the Wonky-Faint.
• Opponents: In the 1994 Quidditch World Cup final, he competed directly against the Irish National Quidditch Team, particularly their Chasers Troy, Moran, and Mullet.

The surname “Obalonsk” is Slavic in origin and is likely derived from “Obolensky,” the name of a notable princely family in Russian history. This aligns with the character's Bulgarian nationality.

Obalonsk is not named or identified in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, where the Quidditch match is significantly shortened. In the Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup video game, the Bulgarian Chasers are listed as Ivanova, Levski, and Dimitrov (who is a Beater in the book), meaning Obalonsk does not appear as a playable character (video game).