Mihai Sava was named Moldova's Athlete of the Year 2014 by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, after winning the bronze medal ad the World Wrestling Championships, IPN reports.
“I'm honored and I hope this isn't my last award. It's the result the hard work I've done with my coach during the whole”, Mihai Sava told the press.
Ruslan Bodisteanu was named Coach of the Year after leading the national wrestling team to one medal at the World Championships and four at the European Championships. “This kind of appreciation gives you the strength to think about greater and more beautiful things”, said Bodisteanu.
The rugby national team was named Team of Year after three victories this fall alone. The Ministry of Youth and Sports also offered awards to sport veterans, Paralympic athletes and the Discovery of the Year Award to wrestler Dumitru Ceacusta.
