Romania: Romanian Ana Maria Puiu wins bronze at European U23 Senior (…)

March 13, 2026

Romanian Ana Maria Puiu wins bronze at European U23 Senior Wrestling Championships
Mar 13, 2026

Romanian Ana Maria Puiu wins bronze at European U23 Senior Wrestling Championships.

Wrestler Ana Maria Puiu brought Romania the first medal on Thursday, March 12, at the European U23 Senior Championships held in Zrenjanin, Serbia, (…)

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