Cristi Cașu triumphs with gold at the European Under-17 Championships

Cristi Cașu has made headlines by winning a gold medal in the 46 kg category at the European Under-17 Championships held in Budva, Montenegro. He achieved this remarkable feat on Sunday, decisively defeating Hasrat Mamadov in the final with a score of 5-0.

In addition to Cașu's outstanding performance, the Romanian team concluded the competition with a total of six medals. Alongside the gold, Romania earned three silver medals and two bronze medals, showcasing a strong team effort throughout the event.

Not everyone had the same success, as Alexandru Butan faced a tough match in the 50 kg category, ultimately losing to Armenian fighter Hakob Şarbatian by a narrow 2-3 point margin. Similarly, Alessia Onofraș competed valiantly in the 63 kg category but fell short against Greece's Dimitra Karpozilou, also losing by 2-3.

Andreea Soare encountered a challenging final in the 80 kg category, where she was defeated 0-5 by Diana Polişciuk. However, it wasn't all disappointment; Daniela Ionică and Andreia Militaru each brought home bronze medals in their respective categories of 46 kg and 75 kg.

The Romanian Boxing Federation expressed their congratulations, celebrating the achievements of these young athletes and their contributions to Romanian sport.