Moldova’s top boxers are hitting the continental stage. From September 15 to 26, Sofia (Bulgaria) hosts the European Elite Boxing Championship. This edition marks a major milestone as the first organized under World Boxing, the IOC-recognized international federation that the Moldovan Boxing Federation officially joined this year.
Qualified through the national trials in July, the squad is led by World and European medalist Alexandru Paraschiv:
“Weight is on point, the team is fully prepared. Beyond physical prep, mental discipline is everything—eliminating stress and staying 100% focused in the ring.”
The women’s squad features a strong comeback from Maia Odajiu (51 kg), who praised the growing support for female athletes and the official sports kit provided by the Ministry of Education and Research:
“We go in with high hopes, but the ring will decide who is strongest. I’m proud to see women’s boxing gaining momentum in Moldova.”
Team Roster:
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Men’s Division: C. Turcu (50 kg), V. Vascovschi (60 kg), V. Cebotari (70 kg), D. Bozorov (75 kg), V. Răzmerița (80 kg), A. Ciriacov (85 kg), A. Zaplitnîi (90 kg), N. Burduja (+90 kg), Alexandru Paraschiv.
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Women’s Division: Maia Odajiu (51 kg), Iulia Coroli (54 kg), D. Sazonova (80 kg).
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Technical Staff: Head Coach Iu. Paraschiv, Coach R. Hadjilenco, Doctor Iu. Degteariov.
The tournament runs through September 26. Stay tuned for live coverage of our fighters’ campaigns!
