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29 October, 2026 / 10:18
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Irina Rîngaci wins silver at World Wrestling Championships in Astana

Wrestler Irina Rîngaci became a senior world runner-up after winning the silver medal in the 65 kg category at the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.

According to the Ministry of Education and Research, the athlete secured three victories against opponents from India, Japan, and Mongolia, qualifying for the final. In the final bout, Rîngaci lost 3–6 to Alina Kasabieva.

This is Irina Rîngaci’s first senior world silver medal. Her achievements also include the world title won in 2021 and three bronze medals.

The Republic of Moldova has so far won three medals at the World Championships in Astana. In addition to Irina Rîngaci’s silver medal, Alexandrin Guțu won silver in the 77 kg category, while Mihail Bradu claimed bronze in the 86 kg category in Greco-Roman wrestling.