Moldova wins seven medals at World Draughts Championship in Türkiye

Moldovan athletes won seven medals, including two gold, one silver and four bronze, at the World Draughts Championship held in Manavgat, Türkiye, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES.

Among the standout achievements was veteran player Ion Dosca, who secured his tenth world championship title in the classical competition.

According to Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research, Dosca claimed gold in the classical event and silver in blitz, both in the veterans’ category.

In the classical competition, the Moldovan player finished one point ahead of his closest rivals, Russian international grandmaster and former world champion Yurii Korolev and Estonia’s Arno Uutma.

Young athletes secure additional medals

Another gold medal went to Eva Novicova, who became world champion in the rapid event in the under-9 age category.

Nicolai Guba also reached the podium, earning bronze in the veterans’ category.

Moldova’s under-17 women’s team, consisting of Ana Țaran, Ana Grebenscicova and Maria Colesnic, secured a bronze medal.

The men’s team, represented by Alexandru Caraulnii, Victor Lungu and Andrei Catană, also delivered strong performances, winning three bronze medals across the classical, rapid and blitz events.

The championship brought together competitors in different age categories and playing formats, with Moldova achieving several podium finishes in both individual and team competitions.

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