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Last Saturday and Sunday, Chisinau became the center of European dance sport. From April 25 to 26, 2026, the Moldovan capital hosted the European Youth Championships in Sport Dancing and the international competition “Codreanca 2026”. More than a thousand athletes from 34 countries took part in the events.

In Gagauzia, a scandal has erupted around the awarding of one of the best athletes not only in the autonomy, but also in the whole Moldova – freestyle wrestler Alexandru Gaidarla.

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.

Alexander Kapmoale won the Grand Prix of Slovakia among athletes under 21 years old, Petru Ursak and Eldar Antoch took prizes among younger participants of the tournament held under the auspices of the World Karate Federation (WKF), reports Logos Press.

Moldova’s national soccer team will play a friendly match against Bulgaria, Logos Press reports.

Moldovan athletes Mihail Latyshev, Radu Izvoreanu, Vlad Mitru and Renat Croitoru took prizes at the stage of the European Cup in judo among adults, which ended in Riga (Latvia), reports Logos Press.

The national team of Moldova will play a friendly match with Armenia on June 9, reports Logos Press.

Millwall Football Club, playing in the second division of the English Championship, has agreed with the Borough Council of Lewisham (London) to enter into a 999-year lease agreement for The Den stadium and the surrounding area, according to Logos Press.

The Gagauz People’s Assembly (Halk Toplușu) has passed a resolution awarding freestyle wrestler Alexander Gaidarli, a native of the village of Kopchak, a prize of 300,000 lei for his recent victory at the European Youth Championships in Serbia, Logos Press reports.

All quarterfinalists of the Champions League (LC) soccer according to the results of the return matches of the 1/8 finals have been determined, reports Logos Press.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved Morocco’s appeal against the result of the African Cup of Nations final match held on January 18, according to Logos Press.