Moldova's wrestler wins country’s first medal at U17 World Championships in Baku
Freestyle wrestler Margarita Lisita has won the bronze medal at the U17 World Wrestling Championships, recently held in Baku, Azerbaijan, thus bringing the first medal for Moldova at the current edition of the competition.
The athlete from Taraclia climbed the podium in the 65 kg category, after a run in which she returned to the medal race through the repechage rounds. In the quarterfinals, Margarita Lisita was narrowly defeated, 12–13, by Kazakhstan’s Aisha Abdimalik, who would later become world vice-champion in this weight class.
In the repechage, the Moldovan wrestler won convincingly, 11–0, against Eve Elisabeth Skrocki from the United States of America, qualifying for the bronze-medal match.
In the bout for the bronze medal, Margarita Lisita defeated Greek wrestler Vasiliki Karavanou 5–0, securing third place on the world podium.
According to the Education and Research Ministry, this performance confirms the sportswoman’s upward trajectory, as she also won a bronze medal last year at the U15 European Championships.
The U17 World Wrestling Championships are taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, during July 27-August 2, bringing together the best young wrestlers in the world.
Facebook
Instagram
X/Twitter
Telegram
VIDEO // ARBOM offers 80 tickets for Moldova - Bulgaria match to supporters from Taraclia
Greek tennis player wins Moldova Open Challenger 100
ARBOM signs sponsorship agreement with Levski Trakia football team
VIDEO // Levski Trakia football team receives financial support from ARBOM, plans for modernized stadium
BTA: 2026 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships to Be Held under New Rules with Record Participation
Tour of Romania reaches Bessarabian soil: first stage to take place fully in Moldova
Historic first for Tour of Romania: cycling race unites both banks of Prut, with trophy inspired by Brâncuși’s work
PHOTO GALLERY // Spectacular edition of Tour of Romania: Over 800 km cycling race connects Chișinău and Bucharest
BTA: Bozhidar Saraboyukov Wins Long Jump Bronze at Diamond League in Xiamen
Moldova might have another 50-meter Olympic pool: talks held in Chisinau with president of European Aquatics Federation
PHOTO // Moldovan athletes win two bronze medals at U-17 Wrestling Championships in Bulgaria
PHOTO GALLERY // Republic of Moldova runner-up at Euro Media Cup tournament in Chișinău
BTA: Second Giro d'Italia Stage Begins in Burgas as Matteo Moschetti Withdraws from Race
Moldovan weightlifter sets U-17 world, European record in the snatch
VIDEO // Investments in government securities exceed 1.3 billion lei via eVMS.md platform in Moldova
State-owned companies of Moldova increase profit more than fivefold in 2025; who tops ranking
Deadline to initiate voluntary amalgamation of Moldova's localities expires on July 31
Moldova's wrestler wins country’s first medal at U17 World Championships in Baku
VIDEO // New contingent of Moldova's National Army takes part in KFOR Mission in Kosovo
About 4,000 pupils, students from Transnistrian region integrated into Moldova's national education system
Over 70 candidates for 39 vacant judge positions in Moldova; ten new prosecutors proposed after graduating from National Justice institute
National Bank of Moldova 
About 4,000 pupils, students from Transnistrian region integrated into Moldova's national education system
Coaches of Moldova to have professional day, marked annually on September 25
Processing of personal data for purpose of combating crime regulated by new law in Moldova
Moldova's legislation on supervision of investment firms harmonized with EU rules
Moldovan legislation on administration, use of public roads aligned with EU standards
Moldova's legislation on supervision of investment firms harmonized with EU rules
Moldovan legislation on administration, use of public roads aligned with EU standards
Strategic energy infrastructure projects to receive priority authorization in Moldova
Defence procurement to have new rules aligned with EU standards in Moldova
Harsher penalties for human traffickers in Moldova: parliament eliminates possibility of suspending sentences in severe cases
Moldova aligns employment rules with EU standards: new rights for unemployed, cross-border workers
Convicted persons to no longer escape punishment in Moldova: parliament tightens rules, expands electronic monitoring
Voted by Moldovan parliament: tougher penalties, prison for promoting illegal substances on social media
Moldovan parliament obliges gas supplier from Transnistrian region to create strategic reserves
Moldova's Electoral Code amended in first reading: new rules for elections in Gagauzia
Moldova's justice aligns with European standards: overview of achievements on path to EU accession
Moldovan PM meets members of Club of Bessarabian Businesspeople in Bucharest
Strengthening of Moldovan-Romanian partnership discussed with leaders of Romania's parliament
Moldovan parliament ratifies, in first reading, Council of Europe Convention on Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in Form of Series
Moldova to receive 350,000-dollar grant for implementing Register of Movable Collateral system
Expert comments on stakes of Moldovan PM's first visit to Bucharest
Receive the latest news directly to your email
Receive the latest news directly to your email