The National Anthem of Moldova echoed through the breathtaking Kyrchyn Gorge in Kyrgyzstan as the nation’s armwrestling team delivered a standout performance at the World Nomad Games. Moldova captured four medals and finished 4th overall out of 20 competing countries.
Daniel Procopciuc (-80 kg category) spearheaded the squad’s campaign, earning both a Gold and a Silver medal. Alexei Sipilov (-90 kg category) added to the haul with an impressive performance, securing two Silver medals.
Solid contributions from the rest of the roster secured crucial team points:
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Irina Moisova: 5th place (left arm, -65 kg) | 7th place (right arm, +65 kg)
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Mihaela Lazari: 4th place (right arm, -65 kg) | 7th place (left arm, +65 kg)
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Lilian Oprea: 6th place (right arm, +90 kg) | 7th place (left arm, +90 kg)
Finishing 4th in the overall national standings underscores the rising caliber of Moldovan armwrestling on the international stage.
