Moldova Team Heads to the Olympics
Quick Hit: July 25, 2024
On Friday July 26th the Summer Olympic Games will begin in Paris. Moldova is sending 26 athletes competing in 10 sports to the games as well as an 5 athletes competing in 3 sports to the Paralympic Games.
Prior to their departure, Team Moldova (#TeamMoldova) met with President Sandu who wished them well saying:
"Dear athletes, you are the best! And I want you to hear this here in the presidency and know that I speak on behalf of the entire nation. Only the best of the best participate in the Olympic Games, and for each of you this is an outstanding achievement, and for us it is a great reason to be proud of our country,"
The President presented a Moldovan flag to archers Alexandra Myrca and Dan Olaru who will carry it at the opening ceremony.
Prime Minister Recean also wished the team well telling them:
"I am proud that in recent years Moldova has been increasingly talked about in terms of its sporting achievements. Thank you for making the government's job easier, and when we go abroad, we are recognized. You are the best not only in Moldova, and you will prove it when one of you return home with medals,"
The government also approved prize money for the participants allocating 3 million lei per gold metal, 2.6 million per silver medal and 2 million for bronze.
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Moldova’s Olympic Team:
Dan Olaru, Alexandra Mirca - Archery
Andrian Mardare, Zalina Marghieva, Sergey Marghiev, Alexandra Emilianov, Dimitriana Bezede - Athletics / Track and Field
Sergei Tarnovschi, Daniela Cociu, Maria Olarasu - Canoe
Denis Vieru, Adil Osmanov, Mikhail Latisev - Judo
Tatiana Salcutan, Pavel Alovatki - Swimming
Anastasia Nikita, Irina Ringaci, Mariana Dragutan, Victor Ciobanu, Valentin Petic, Radu Lefter, Maxim Saculțan - Wrestling
Anna Dulce - Shooting
Marin Robu - Dumb-Bell
Vladislav Ursu - Table Tennis
Alisa Glinka - Dressage (equestrian)
Oleg Kretsul, Ion Basoc, Ina Cernei - Parajudo
Gheorghe Spinu - Shot put
Larisa Marinenkova - Para Powerlifting
Moldova Will Participate in Security at the Olympics
In addition to athletes and coaches Moldova is sending 8 Carabinieri (Gendarmerie) and the Fulger Special Forces Brigade of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to assist in providing security for the Olympics and Paralympics.
"This mission provides a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices, enhancing the operational capabilities of the parties involved. The participation of the Carabinieri helps to strengthen the international image of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri and reflects the commitment and professionalism of the Moldovan Carabinieri in ensuring security at such major events,"
- The Head of the General Inspectorate of the Carabinieri
Following the Games
This year’s olympics include many firsts for Moldova - including the first equestrian competitor from the country. As the games unfold and results start coming in we’ll be updating our Weekly Roundups with results from the Moldovan team.
Go #TeamMoldova!