On the last weekend of February, the Specialized Sports School of Weightlifting in Cahul hosted an exciting weightlifting competition. Athletes from Cahul, Comrat and Nisporeni gathered to compete in the weightlifting event. The participants were awarded with diplomas and medals, and these competitions were qualifying stages for the Moldovan Weightlifting Championship for youth under 15/17 years old.
Among the winners from Cahul were:

- Alina Merla: 1st place
- Daniela Merla: 1st place
- Emilia Chihai: 1st place
- Eugeniu Movilă: 1st place
- Marin Socolov: 1st place
- Maxim Cîrîcu: 1st place
- Andrian Camerzan: 1st place
- Alexandr Socolov: 1st place
- Denis Climenco: 1st place
- Ivan Chimenceji: 1st place
- Timur Timoșcov: 2nd place
- Daniil Caragheaur: 2nd place
- Nicolai Chihai: 2nd place
- Alexandr Neagu: 2nd place
- Daniil Balan: 2nd place
- Nelli Merioră: 3rd place
- Mihaela Fana: 3rd place
- Gleb Avramenco: 3rd place
- Chiril Avramenco: 3rd place
- Iulian Danalachi: 3rd place
- Maxim Scurtu: 3rd place
- Dmitrii Scurtu: 3rd place
- Vlad Popa: 3rd place
- Mark Terzi: 3rd place

These young athletes have not only demonstrated their strength and endurance, but also shown their dedication and desire to reach the heights in the world of weightlifting. Their success is a shining example for the younger generation and a source of inspiration for the entire sports community in the region.