Moldova’s Golden Triumph at EYOF 2025: Climentii Ursu and Alexandra Homutova Make History in Skopje

Skopje, North Macedonia. The Republic of Moldova made history at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF 2025). In the discipline of shooting sport, our athletes delivered record-breaking performances, winning three gold medals and placing the country among the leaders of this prestigious event.

The absolute hero of the festival was Climentii Ursu, who climbed the top step of the podium three times. He won:

  1. 🥇 10 m Air Pistol – Boys (individual event)
  2. 🥇 10 m Air Pistol Solo
  3. 🥇 10 m Air Pistol Duet, together with Alexandra Homutova

In the duet final, the Moldovan team defeated Azerbaijan with a score of 21:19, showing remarkable composure and precision.

📣 Voices of Victory

President of the Shooting Sport Federation of the Republic of Moldova, Anatolii Scacodub, stated:

“This is a historic moment for Moldovan sport. Three gold medals at one festival are the result of talent, hard work, and team support. Congratulations to Climentii, Alexandra, and their coaches for this monumental achievement!”

National shooting coach, Natalia Borovetskaya, added:

“We knew our athletes were ready to fight for medals, but what Climentii showed was top-level performance. These victories are the result of years of preparation and extraordinary discipline.”

Climentii Ursu said:

“Every medal is a step toward my dream. Thank you to the whole team and my coaches – without you, this would not have been possible. This victory belongs to all of Moldova.”

Alexandra Homutova remarked:

“The final was intense, but we fought until the very end. I feel immense pride for our country.”

🌍 Moldova at the Heart of European Sport

The shooters’ success is a breakthrough for our country. For the first time in history, Moldova won gold in shooting at EYOF. Ursu’s and Homutova’s victories placed our delegation among Europe’s best.

In addition to the shooting triumph, Moldovan athletes also achieved success in other sports:

🥉 Artiom Olaru – bronze in hammer throw

🥋 Judokas Gabriela Herța and Alexandra Chiron – podium finishers

In total, 23 Moldovan athletes represented the country at EYOF 2025.

🤝 Contribution of the Federation and the NOC, MEC

The Shooting Sport Federation of the Republic of Moldova, led by Anatolii Skakodub, played a crucial role in preparing and supporting the athletes. Thanks to the federation’s systematic efforts, young talents had the conditions to reach the international level. In recent years, training halls have been equipped with modern electronic targets, updated gear, and new pistols and rifles. This created a strong foundation for top-quality preparation and truly outstanding results.

Trusted partners of the Federation in this journey were the National Sports Olympic Committee of the Republic of Moldova and the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC). Their support ensured the organization, funding, and international promotion of Moldovan athletes, directly contributing to the team’s success.

🏅 Conclusion

EYOF 2025 stands as a historic milestone for Moldovan sport. The golden streak of Climentii Ursu, the brilliant performance of Alexandra Homutova, and the results of the entire team prove that Moldova has the potential to be a leader on Europe’s biggest sporting shooting stages.

🇲🇩 Bravo, Team Moldova! Bravo, Champions!