Regional martial arts athletes secure podium finishes in international competitions

Regional martial arts athletes from Moldova and Romania achieved success in recent international competitions.

At the Kyokushin Karate ‘Gladiator’ Tournament held in Vărăști, Romania, a 13-member team from Florești, Moldova, secured podium finishes for every participant. Under the guidance of coach Igor Statnic, the team earned five gold, four silver, and four bronze medals. The competition featured 210 athletes from both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

In a separate event, three athletes from Alba Iulia, Romania, represented the Romanian Taekwondo Federation at an international competition in Dupnitsa, Bulgaria. Competing under the leadership of Master Constantin Apostol, Ilinca Petric (CSM Unirea Alba Iulia) secured second place in the Cadet -51 kg category, while Andrei Grapa and Bianca Ciontea earned third-place finishes in the Junior and Cadet categories, respectively.