The Winter Sports Association of
the Republic
of Moldova
(Asociaţiaţia Obştească "Asociația Sporturilor
de iarnă din Republica Moldova")
Creation date: 2010.
President: Dimitri Torner
(since February 2024).
Administrator: Ilia Bria
The Association unites individuals
and legal entities interested in
the development of winter sports.
The Ski and Luge Federation of the Republic of Moldova
Creation date: May 14, 2001.
President: Valentin Ciumac
Administrator: Valentin Ciumac
Aimes and Objectives:
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Popularization of the winter sports: biathlon, skiing, luge;
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Promotion of winter sports events for people of all ages;
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Creation and control of the sports facilities;
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Organization of sports competitions;
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Expansion of international relations with other countries
counterparts for exchange experiences in winter sports development; -
Implementation support of healthy lifestyle;
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Promotion of sports tourism;
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Organization of competitions to maintain friendly relationships with
national and international sports federations; -
Promotion of human rights in terms of organizing leisure activities
and sustenance of a healthy lifestyle.
Activities:
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Association‘s participation in the European and International events
organized by National, European and International Federations; -
Assistance in arranging the groups for the qualified athletes' training ;
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Organization and participation in seminars, training, coaching,
conferences, lessons, and international meetings to reach the statutory
objectives through the participation of qualified professionals in this area; -
Organizing the meetings, themed camps, and summer/winter sports
camps for athletes and coaches; -
Participation in the national and international sports competitions;
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Inviting domestic and international coaches to level up the training
of local athletes; -
Helping to improve the technical and sports facilities of the Association;
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Attracting sponsors to achieve the Association's goals and to undertake
effective activities; -
Hosting sporting events;
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“Import-export” activities of sports products and goods;
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Contribution to the cultural level up of the Moldovan population of
the Republic by organizing cultural and recreational activities, competitions,
sports festivals, etc.; -
Social issue advocacy of the rights and interests of the Association members;
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Organization of editorial, promotional, and informational activities
in this area.
The Federation is made up of current and former athletes -
participants in international competitions and the Olympic Games
THE LUGE SPORTS
Olympic Games:
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Winter Olympics 2002 (Salt Lake City, USA): Liviu Cepoi, 30th place
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2006 Winter Olympics (Torino, Italy): Bogdan Makovei, 30th place
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2022 Winter Olympics (Beijing, China): Daria Descaluy, 32nd place
European Championships:
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U-23, 2021: Ion Siscanu and Iulian Oprea, 6th place
List of Moldovan athletes registered with
the International Luge Federation (FIL):
1. Daria Descalui
2. Iulian Oprea
3. Ion Siscanu
SKI RACING
Olympic Games:
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The Moldovan national team participated in the 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006,
2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 Winter Olympic
World Championships:
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The national team of the Republic of Moldova was represented
at 6 World Championships
European Championships:
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The national team of the Republic of Moldova took part
in 8 European Championships
List of Moldovan athletes registered with the International Ski Federation (FIS):
1. BELEVAC Dinu
2. CARPINEANU Altsandru
3. CARPOV Mihail
4. CEBOTARI Maria
5. GAIDUC Nicolae
6. GHILENKO Alla
7. GUTU Arina
8. IVANOV Andrei
9. LUCHIN Iulian
10. MAISTROV Vladislav
11. RUSU Arina
12. SAINCIUC Emilia
13. SENDREA Victor
14. SERJANT Ana
ALPINE SKIING
Olympic Games:
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Winter Olympic Games 2010 (Vancouver, Canada), Christopher Roux - 26th place
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Also, representatives of Moldova participated in the Winter Olympic Games in 2014 (Sochi, Russia) and 2018 (Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea).
World Cup:
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Urs Imboden Cupa Mondială, clasament general 2008 - 2009.
World Championships:
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2009 г. Urs Imboden - 8th place.
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2011 г. Mirko Deflorian - 33rd place (giant slalom), 14th place (combination).
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2014 г. Mirko Deflorian - 14th place.
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Also, representatives of Moldova participated in the World Championships 2015, 2017.
Other competitions:
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2016 г. Alexandru Carpineanu, European Olympic Youth Festival
Current information on the activity of the Ski and Luge Federation of the Republic of Moldova and the Winter Sports Association of the Republic of Moldova is available here: www.ski.md
News archive about the Ski and Luge Federation is available here: torner.md
SUMMARY
Winter sports in the Republic of Moldova (skiing, luge) developed unevenly since the early 2000s. Certain successes were affiliated with the nationalized athletes' performances as well as the local talented youth (especially in the 2020s).
The main obstacles in sports development are the lack of relevant infrastructure, climatic peculiarities, expensive equipment, and insufficient state funding of sports. At the same time, the development potential of these sports as well as the EU integration processes in the Republic of Moldova can speak of the favorable circumstances for their growth.
The main goal, led by the Association, is organizing the enthusiasts interested in the development and popularization of winter sports in the Republic of Moldova. Providing a competitive environment is only possible with mass children and youth involvement in sports. Undoubtedly, this presupposes that qualified coaches exist and remains one of the problematic issues for winter sports development in Moldova.
At the same time, one of the major Association’s objectives is to create an appropriate sports infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova. That could encourage the development of the sport and significantly ensure its progress.