Ivanka Chakarova (15 January 1932 - 22 June 2009) was a Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics coach and judge.

[2] She is considered a very influential figure in the development of rhythmic gymnastics in Bulgaria, which at that time achieved successes such as the world titles won by María Gigova or the Bulgarian group.

Initially they trained at the National Sports Delegation, and later they moved to the Moscardó Gymnasium in Madrid.

Among her achievements at that time were the medals of María Jesús Alegre, Begoña Blasco and the Spanish group at the World Championships in Madrid in 1975, and the bronze medal for Susana Mendizábal at the 1978 European Championships, also in Madrid.

[4][5] From 1980 to 1981 she returned to the national team, but this time only as an individual coach alongside María José Rodríguez.