Weightlifter Alexandru Spac finished tenth at the European Weightlifting Championships that are held in Croatia. In snatch, he lifted 148 kg, while in clean and jerk 181 kg, IPN reports.

Andrei Barca also competed in the 77 kg class. He lifted by 9kg less than Spac and ranked 12th.

Dumitru Captari, Moldovan athlete who has represented Romania for two years, became European champion. He competed in Group B and won silver in snatch (160 kg) and gold in clean and jerk (200 kg) and for the aggregate score (360 kg).

At the European Championships in Croatia, Moldova will also be represented by Natalia Prishchepa, in the 75 kg class.