The best athletes of Moldova in 2024 are wrestler Anastasia Nikita (silver medalist at the Olympic Games), canoeist Serghei Tarnovski (bronze medalist at the Olympic Games and European champion), and judoka Ion Basoc (silver medal at the Paralympic Games). This decision was made by the Moldova Sports Press Association, reports infotag.md.
The best team of the country was the “Petrocub” club (president Mihail Usatîi), which became the Moldovan champion in the 2023-2024 season and participated in the group stage of the UEFA Conference League.
The top athletes of the year include:
- Judokas Denis Vieru and Adil Osmanov (bronze medalists at the Olympic Games).
- Judoka Oleg Krețul (bronze medalist at the Paralympic Games).
- Weightlifter Marin Robu (4th place at the Olympics, 2nd place at the World Championship).
- Canoeists Daniela Cochu and Maria Olărescu (7th place at the Olympic Games).
- Greco-Roman wrestler Valentin Petic (7th place at the Olympic Games).
- Shooter Anna Dulce (European champion, Olympic Games participant).
- Boxer Dar’ia Kozorez (European champion).
- Biathlete Alina Stremous (European vice-champion).