Tudor Bratu - World University Weightlifting Champion
Moldovan weightlifter Tudor Bratu became World University Champion in the 95-kilogram weight category, winning three gold medals at the competition in Doha. The athlete recorded a total of 350 kilograms, setting a new record for the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
According to the National Olympic and Sports Committee, Tudor Bratu lifted 159 kilograms in the snatch and 191 kilograms in the clean and jerk, accumulating a total of 350 kilograms.
In the 85-kilogram category, the Republic of Moldova won two more medals at the World University Weightlifting Championships. Alexandr Baldji became the World University runner-up with a total of 331 kilograms, while Victor Moroșanu finished third with 330 kilograms.
Both athletes won three medals each at the competition in Doha.
The World University Weightlifting Championships took place from September 8 to 12, 2026, in Qatar, bringing together 116 athletes from 21 countries.
Facebook
Instagram
X/Twitter
Telegram
Weightlifter Nicoleta Cojocaru, U17 World Champion! Three Gold Medals and Two World Records in Colombia
PHOTO // Moldovan canoeists win three bronze medals at Canoe Sprint World Championships in Canada
Bronze medal for Moldova at U23 World Championships: canoeist Mihai Chihaia steps onto podium
Moldova hosts second stage of Rugby Europe Sevens Championship
Gold and bronze medals for Moldova at European Canoe Marathon Championships: Daniela Cociu becomes European champion
Historic table tennis result for Moldova: Alexandra Chiriacova wins bronze medal at European Championships
Moldovan State University's swimming pool reopens following renovation
PHOTO GALLERY // USM swimming pool reopens after major renovation
Moldovan athletes win six medals at World University Championship Combat Sports in Brazil
Global football show kicks off on June 11
Wrestler Irina Rîngaci wins gold medal at World University Championship in Brazil
BTA: Nikola Tsolov Takes Victory in F2 Feature Race in Monaco
VIDEO // Moldova women’s national team holds Romania to 0-0 draw in Nisporeni
Moldova national team draw with Bulgaria at friendly match played in Chisinau
Moldova, Ukraine continue negotiations on water discharge from Novodnistrovsk reservoir
PHOTO // Moldovan parliament speaker in Ljubljana says Slovenia’s experience on road to EU valuable lesson for Moldova
Interferon medication, unavailable at Oncology Institute from Chisinau, to be available as of September 15, Health Ministry says
Implementation of Growth Plan advances; Moldovan government prepares new package of projects to attract investments worth 2 billion euros
Annual meeting of Conference of Regional and Local Authorities for Eastern Partnership held in Chisinau
Moldova’s airspace violated again: drone enters from direction of Ukraine
Drone briefly entered airspace of Moldova near Palanca
National Bank of Moldova 
Moldovan parliament speaker has meeting with Slovenian counterpart
Stronger local administrations for European living standards in communities: European local, regional authorities convene in Moldovan capital
Prime Minister in dialogue with business community: less bureaucracy, clear rules and more investment
Moldovan Speaker to pay working visits to Slovenia and Hungary
Prime Minister welcomed participants in Chișinău Marathon 2026
Stronger local administrations for European living standards in communities: European local, regional authorities convene in Moldovan capital
Drone briefly entered airspace of Moldova near Palanca
Moldovan parliament speaker in Istanbul discusses Moldova-Turkey relations, elections in Gagauzia
Prime Minister in dialogue with business community: less bureaucracy, clear rules and more investment
National weightlifting team wins 26 medals at World University Championships in Doha
As of today, Chisinau Airport implements special access measures: rules for travelers
DOC // Law on accessibility of products and services published in Official Journal
DOC // Tax incentives for modernizing 15 schools
Convergence fund for Transnistrian region expected to finance infrastructure, education and public services
Moldovan Speaker to pay working visits to Slovenia and Hungary
PHOTO // Students from Moldova win bronze medal at International English Language Olympiad
Prime Minister welcomed participants in Chișinău Marathon 2026
Over 500 artists from Moldova gathered in Parliament square and sang about homeland, nation and national values
Deputy Prime Minister: Reintegration has already begun through things that bring people closer together
PHOTO, VIDEO // More than 500 artists attend Gala. Speaker: I hope it becomes beautiful tradition for Parliament
Drone entered Moldova. Airspace temporarily closed
Receive the latest news directly to your email
Receive the latest news directly to your email