Vlad Mitru targets medals at Budapest Grand Slam

Moldovan judoka Vlad Mitru is preparing to compete at the Budapest Grand Slam. The 22-year-old athlete enters the tournament following a significant gold medal victory at the Grand Prix in Lima, Peru, where he defeated high-ranking competitors including Olympic medalist Daniel Cargnin.

Mitru stated that his primary goal is to accumulate points toward Olympic qualification. He noted that his recent success serves as a foundation for his ambitions to secure Olympic quotas for his country. Mitru, who has practiced judo since age 11, has previously earned silver and bronze medals at the European Senior Cup, as well as gold and bronze at the European Junior Cup.