Irina Florea delivered a standout performance for the Republic of Moldova, capturing a bronze medal at the Youth World Sambo Championship in Thessaloniki, Greece. The medical student at “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy secured the national squad’s sole medal at the tournament in the -54 kg category, topping the host nation’s favorite in a hard-fought bronze medal match. Competing among 713 athletes from 40 countries, Moldova’s 14-strong delegation also saw four athletes—Egor Cuijuclu, Ana Bucatari, Cornelia Seinic, and Iulia Coșiug—reach solid 5th-place finishes. A remarkable achievement demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess alongside demanding academic pursuits!
Irina Florea delivered a standout performance for the Republic of Moldova, capturing a bronze medal at the Youth World Sambo Championship in Thessaloniki,
