In Moldova, investments in sports have increased by 80% over the last 3 years - from 381 million lei in 2021 to 686 million lei in 2024
Government presented this data, noting that most of the funds were used to increase scholarships for high-class athletes, to reconstruct the Sports Center for the preparation of the national teams, to raise coaches' salaries, to increase the prize fund and funds for sports federations. Also, the number of beneficiaries of sports scholarships increased from 121 to 152, while the amount allocated for scholarships increased almost four times: from 8.9 million in 2022 to 33.3 million lei in 2024. 10 million lei was allocated from the state budget to modernize the swimming pool of the Institute of Physical Education and Sport downtown Chisinau, while the State University of Moldova allocated resources from its own revenues for additional investments. The Institute will also receive assistance from Romania to open the University Medical Training and Rehabilitation Center and the Motor Training and Evaluation Center - the total investment this year will amount to 3 million lei. This year, after the 1st round alone, the best admission to the Institute of Physical Education and Sport in recent years was registered. 527 young people chose the profession of coaches, physical education teachers, masseurs, physiotherapists and public security specialists. The Moldovan national team benefited for the first time from free specialized medical examinations, doctors and physiotherapists to accompany them to training camps, competitions and Olympic Games. Finances for federations were allocated for the first time in 2023, based on objective performance criteria that set clear rules of the game. The Republican Sports Lyceum was included in the list of exemplary schools, where more than 1 million euros will be invested in the coming years for the reconstruction of the institution's buildings, with the support of the World Bank, and improving the energy efficiency of 3 dormitories with the support of USAID. At the same time, 113 sports grounds or stadiums have been renovated or created under the European Village Program. “The historic results of our athletes prompt us do even more in the coming years!” Government said. // 14.08.2024 - InfoMarket.
