European champion in wrestling from Moldova receives flat on behalf of state

Chisinau, 15 March /MOLDPRES/ – Prime Minister, Pavel Filip, has handed over today the keys to her new flat to the European champion in the category under 23 years old, Anastasia Nichita, the government's communication and protocol department has reported.

The decision to grant housing has been approved by the Government today. The PM congratulated the young champion and said that the executive would continue to support performance, and the ones who work and have good results must be appreciated by state.

"Nobody does as much for the fame of the country, as the performance of the sportsman does. The pride we feel when the flag of Moldova is displayed, has no boundaries," said Pavel Filip.

Also, it was awarded with the Diploma of Honour of the Government the sports coach, Tudor Cirlan. Similarly, in the same meeting, it was increased the special prize for coaches who train outstanding athletes, from MDL 3,000 – 50,000.

The Premier also asked the Ministries of Finance (MF) and Education (MECC), jointly with the Public Property Agency (APP), to develop a Regulation which would set up a government reserve for each Private Public Partnership (PPP) that the ministries would have to reward outstanding athletes.

"We always talk that many of the performance athletes leave Moldova. I think that this support granted to the athletes by the state will be an additional reason to keep them at home", specified Pavel Filip.

Wrestler Anastasia Nichita became the European champion under age of 23. This was the second place in 2017 and 2018. Anastasia Nichita has so far competed in 10 World and European Championships at the level of cadets, youth or under 23 and every time held one of leading positions.