UPDATED. Almost half of the sports infrastructure in Moldova is in poor condition and requires major repairs or modernization. The implementation of the Sport 2030 strategy could improve the situation and increase the population’s access to sport. The contribution of sports tourism to the economy could provide approximately 2% of the country’s GDP.
The central match of the 4th round of the second phase of the Super League, in which “Zimbru” on its field in Chisinau hosted “Sheriff”, ended in a draw – 2:2. The draw in the match of long-standing principal rivals allowed the club “Petrocub” to break away from the nearest pursuers – “Zimbru” and “Sheriff” – on two and three points respectively. Four out of 10 rounds of the spring part of the championship have been played, and behind the back of the teams already 40% of the passed way for the trophy. Logos Press offers you a review of the last round, according to the results of which the contour of the struggle for places in European cups has become clearer.
One of the most successful coaches in the world, Romanian specialist Mircea Lucescu passed away at the age of 81. He was doing what he loved until the end of March this year and was in charge of the Romanian national team.
The men’s volleyball club CNSM-USM, representing the National Confederation of Trade Unions and the State University, won the Moldovan championship, defeating Dor UTM in the final series, Logos Press reported.
Following a meeting with the Iranian delegation, Gianni Infantino, president of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), announced that the Islamic Republic’s national team will go to the World Cup, Logos Press reported.
Moldovan athlete Oxana Diachenko won the stage of the European Cup in judo among adults, held in Dubrovnik (Croatia), reports Logos Press.
Track and field athlete Sergei Margiev, who specializes in the hammer throw, has been temporarily suspended from competition due to suspected use of the banned substance dehydrochloromethyltestosterone – oral turinabol, Logos Press reported.
The Moldovan national team suffered a 0:2 defeat in a friendly match with Lithuania, held at the Zimbru stadium in Chisinau, Logos Press reports.
Cancellation of “Finalissima” (a soccer match between the champions of Europe and South America and the festival of the same name) due to tensions in the Middle East caused the Qatari authorities to lose more than $40 million, according to Logos Press.
A court in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, has ordered the dissolution of the French overseas department’s soccer league, according to Logos Press.
