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July 26, 2022

Superbet Foundation sponsors the ‘Maria’ International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament!

The Superbet Foundation becomes one of the sponsors of the “Maria” International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. With a history of almost two decades in Romanian sport, wheelchair basketball has gained notoriety among patients with locomotor problems. For many of them, basketball is the best form of therapy and a reason to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

The dream of those from ASP Oradea was to establish wheelchair basketball in Romania. Their adventure began in 2005, when the association’s team participated for the first time in an international competition in Bosnia.

Lacking material possibilities, ASP Oradea became the first team from Romania participating in such a tournament. Without even having equipment or carts for the team’s players, ASP Oradea made its presence in a tournament with 6 teams, playing as equals against teams with an extensive history behind them.

18 years have passed since then, and ASP Oradea managed to stand out in several international competitions and continue organizing the only international wheelchair basketball tournament in Romania.

This year, the 18th edition of the “Maria” International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament will take place between August 26-28 in Oradea. There will be 6 participating teams ready to demonstrate the importance of adapted sport in Romania.

Their dream must continue, and the involvement of the Superbet Foundation represents a step forward for the continuation of a beautiful tradition of Romanian sport.

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July 25, 2022

Interview with Liviu Matei – “Sport changed my life”!

Liviu Matei is a 22-year-old young man for whom ambition knows no barriers. Having entered the world of climbing a short time ago, Liviu is part of the Climb Again team and feels better than ever. Liviu is one of the few athletes from the Climb Again team who surprised with a rapid ascent. Although he has only been training for a year, Liviu has already won his first prize in an official competition and is setting big goals for the next season.

His enthusiasm and discovered passion for climbing caught the attention of both us and our teammates. With a smile on his face, Matei agreed to give us more details about his passions and desires in an interview.

  •  What made you enter the world of paraclimbing and when did you start?

 “I got in touch with the world of paraclimbing a year ago. Claudiu Miu invited me to the Climb Again hall and I found it fascinating. It was something new for me, I liked it very much and I adapted quickly. I felt like I was in a little family, and the moment I experienced more routes gave me enormous satisfaction.”

  • To what extent has this sport changed your life?

“It changed my life quite a lot. I live much healthier since I took up sports. Climbing opened my appetite for sports and I started doing more activities. I wish we had more peers and more people with disabilities developed a passion for climbing.”

  • How was the beginning period for you? Was the training difficult?

“The beginning period was not difficult for me. I’ve done sports in the past, but I went through a long hiatus before taking up rock climbing. During this period I learned a lot from new people. It was therapeutic for me to be able to hang out with people who can teach me beneficial things.”

  • How much do you currently train?

“I train quite a lot. I currently have 3-4 workouts per week. The nice part is that they differ from day to day. For example, today I can train for bouldering, tomorrow for climbing. When we are with the whole team, we go to the mountains and train on the rocks. The other day I climbed the Via Ferrata, an extraordinary route.”

  • What was the most intense competition for you?

“I had the most intense competition in Moscow last year. It was my first participation in a World Championship. I went there with only two months of training, not being used to the idea of ​​competition. I found the experience difficult, but I’m glad I got through it.”

  • What are your goals?

“When I want something, I work for that thing and do my best to get it. I would like to develop this sport, to give more people with disabilities the opportunity to discover its beauty.”

  • What do you think is the key to success in sports?

“The key to success is to train frequently and always take care of your life. You always have to be analytical and learn from other people’s mistakes.”

  • If you could send one message to all people, what would you say?

“Take up sports! It is very important to have a healthy life. In addition to this aspect, sport educates and frees us from negative thoughts. The Climb Again family also helped me a lot socially. Sports and people always help you forget about your problems.”

Liviu Matei has big plans in terms of popularizing sports for people with disabilities.

His wishes are also our wishes and we want to do everything we can to give people with disabilities the chance to rediscover themselves through sports.

We wish Liviu the best of luck in the future competitions and keep our fingers crossed for him to see all his ideas come to fruition.

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July 21, 2022

The magic of the GrandChessTour continues in Zagreb – Top players battle it out for the top prize of $40,000

The opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of the GrandChessTour 2022 was a memorable event for mind sports enthusiasts all over the world. In addition to the presence of world-class players such as Magnus Carlsen or Ian Nepomnichtchi, the grand opening of the GrandChessTour Croatia was attended by grandmaster Garry Kasparov and the country’s prime minister Andrej Plenkovic.

The event organized by SuperUnited in partnership with the Government of Croatia and the Ministry of Sports brought 10 of the world’s most successful chess players to the same chessboard in the battle for the grand prize of $40,000.

For the first time in the history of the GrandChessTour, the event was broadcast nationwide by national television.

The first move belonged to the Prime Minister in a head-to-head match with Magnus Carlson. Later, during the press conference, Magnus stated that he preferred this GrandChessTour format over the traditional world competition.

 

Round 1

Everyone was waiting for the surprise first round match between champion Magnus Carlsen and grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi. Unfortunately, Magnus stated that he does not feel motivated to repeat last year’s final in Dubai, refusing to defend his title against his opponent.

The big surprise came from Dutch player Jorden Van Foreest in his match against Grandmaster Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. The black color brought luck to the Dutchman this time, achieving a first victory against the champion from Bucharest last year. Firouzja also led the game against Croatia’s Ivan Saric in a last-minute victory.

 

Round 2

Although it was an unexpected start from champion Magnus Carlsen, he made his presence felt in the second round match played against Bulgaria’s Veselin Topalov. White fought heroically to take the match to a draw, but the experience of the reigning champion led him to a favorable result and 2 points won.

 

Round 3

After a motivational message sent by grandmaster Gary Kasparov on Twitter, the current favorite for the title, Alireza Firouzja, set his sights and achieved a second win in 3 matches against Bulgarian player Veselin Topalov.

 

Ranking

 1-Alireza Firouzja 5p

T-2-Magnus Carlsen 4p

T-2-Wesley So 4p

T-2-Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 4p

T-2-Jorden Van Forest 4p

6- Shakhriyar Mamedyarov 3p

T-7-Ian Nepomniachtchi 2p

T-7-Leinier Dominguez 2p

T-7-Ivan Saric 2p

8-Veselin Topalov 0p

 

Matches Round 4

 

Vachier-Lagrave VS Van Forest

Saric VS So

Nepomniachtchi VS Dominguez

Topalov VS Mamedyarov

Carlsen VS Firouzja

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July 19, 2022

Interview with Valentina Necoară – pole vault champion and athlete enrolled in the Go Scholarship program!

Valentina Necoară, one of the athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program, won the silver medal at the U20 Balkan Championship.

Long training sessions and the desire to win led Valentina to add another medal to her record. The Balkan U20 Championship was an obscurity of proportions for the Romanian athlete.

In the pole vault event, Valentina Necoară managed to overcome the 3.8m threshold, ranking second on the podium.

Work and dedication are the paving stones of a successful sports career, and by the age of 16, Valentina managed to set the national record twice (3.4m and 3.5m) for the U16 age category.

The young athlete continues to surprise with her performances, and her passion for athletics can lead her to restore the national pole vault record set by Gabriela Mihalcea 23 years ago.

The last challenge of this competitive season will be the Romanian Cup held next weekend. We keep our fingers crossed for the athlete for another success completed by a gold medal.

Valentina Necoară is a young sportswoman whose ambition, dedication and love for sport define her completely. The Go Scholarship was a surprise and an innovation for the first 30 athletes selected and evaluated for this program.

To find out more details about what Go Scholarship means, Valentina offered to share with us her experiences and tell us how this program influenced her life.

 

  • How did you feel when you were chosen to participate in the Go Scholarship program?

“At first I didn’t know what to expect. The idea of working with so many specialists sounded incredible and we were very excited to get started.”

  • On what level did participating in the Go Scholarship program help you the most?

“Certainly, the program helped me in all ways. For me, this competitive season was full of ups and downs, but the ideas offered by Cristi Olteanu, our psychotherapist, were extremely valuable.”

  • What do you like most about the trainings/workshops you do?

“At the workshops, I really like that we don’t focus only on sports. Thus, we learn useful information for everyday life, as happened last week with the first aid workshop. When it comes to training, I really like Dimi and Erwah’s energy. I really like that we focus on the question “why?” behind every move. We are always learning about our bodies and how we should move. “

  • Which of the specialists in the program did you interact with the most and what did you learn from that interaction?

“Thanks to the fact that we see each other almost weekly, Cristi Olteanu is the one I interact with the most. It taught me how to ask myself questions, how to look at things from a different perspective, how to be in a state of continuous presence, and many other insights.”

  • What does participating in the Go Scholarship program mean to you?

“Participating in the program is an honor for me. I have the honor of working with so many specialists who share with us essential information that is the basis of performance sports. Also, my participation in the program is a confirmation that I am on the right track, having other top athletes from different disciplines as my colleagues. “

  • What are the next contests/competitions you will participate in?

“This season I have only two more competitions, the U20 Balkaniad in Turkey, this weekend, and the Romanian Cup, which will take place on July 23-24.”

  • What goal have you set for yourself for the next 5 years?

“From a sporting point of view, I would like to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 and be present on the podiums of the most important international competitions. In everyday life, my object is to be happy. “

  • What title/award do you want most?

“I think that any athlete, especially those who practice an individual sport, want an Olympic medal and I think that I also long for such a prize, maybe even a gold one. “

Gold at the Olympics and a happy life are the biggest wishes for Valentina Necoară. The work she puts in at every practice and the support provided by the Go Scholarship program will help her achieve both of her goals. We wish her success in this season’s competitions and we want to see her on the podiums of the big competitions in the next 6 years.

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July 13, 2022

Go Scholarship Athlete Awards Week!

Athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program ticked off new performances last week. The summer competitions surprised 6 of them with medals in 3 sports disciplines.

Their determination and training sessions led them to the following results:

Athletics
  • Maria Bulavska – Finalist of the National Championship
  • Valentina Necoară – 5th place at the U18 European Championship, Israel, pole vault (3.75m)
 Box

Edwin Petrea

  • 1st place Oltenia Cup
  • 1st place Fight Championship Belt
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Darius Râpa

  • 1st Place Overall at the European Junior Cups
  • 20th place at the European Youth Championship

 

Go Scholarship is the only project in Romania aimed at the performance and development of athletes on all levels. The Superbet Foundation supports the development of young generations of athletes both professionally and personally.

The achievements of the 30 athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program are growing every week and we wish them the best of luck in their future competitions.

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July 11, 2022

Interview with Andrei Frusinoiu – representative of the Romanian Kayak-Canoe Federation

The cross-border conflagration had a major impact on all sporting disciplines in Ukraine. Andrei Frusinoiu, representative of the Romanian Kayak-Canoe Federation, chose to explain in detail in an interview the situation of the Ukrainian kayak-canoe team and what impact the involvement of the Superbet Foundation had in hosting athletes from across the border.

 

  • How many athletes are now supported by the Superbet Foundation?

“Until June 4, we hosted 54 people from the national team of Ukraine. Many of the athletes came accompanied by their families and we were glad to be able to help them all. Currently, we have 8 athletes in the Nicolae Navasart National Sports Complex and their coach.”

  • What is the training schedule of the athletes?

“Ukrainian athletes have a personal trainer. We have a Ukrainian-speaking coach on the team staff. Training is done twice a day. We have the first training from 9:30 to 12:00 and the evening training from 15:30 to 18:00. We provide athletes with 3 meals a day, accommodation and everything they need for professional development. Arriving at our sports base, we offered them new kayaks with the help of the Romanian Kayak-Canoe Federation.”

  • How was the first contact with them?

“The request to receive the Ukrainian athletes came from the International Kayak-Canoe Federation. Later, we organized a social center inside the Nicolae Navasart National Sports Complex, the federation being the support entity in this endeavor. The problem started with the food funds. The state leadership offered us a support of 20 lei per athlete, and we made every effort to offer the Ukrainian athletes a menu similar to that of the Romanian athletes. We managed to overcome this problem with the financial involvement of the Superbet Foundation.”

  • Do you find it difficult to collaborate with athletes from across the border?

“No, it’s not difficult, the only problem was the language barrier, but we solved it with our colleague Nichita Şerban, one of the coaches from the team. He is always with them and makes communication easier.”

  • Do you think that the political situation affects them professionally?

“It’s clear that it affects them very much. I spoke to their coaches, they were all very thoughtful. Every day they received bad news related to the situation at home. Being a state of war, they were first notified that their budget had been cut. Later, they received the news that their salaries could no longer be paid and that they had to return to the country to participate in the war. A Ukrainian coach was showing me a video of a rocket landing a few tens of meters from his house. It is clear that these dramas are reflected in their performances.”

  • What competitions do Ukrainian athletes train for?

“A large part of them participated in the World Cup in June. In addition to this event, they had two other competitions that they participated in. I was first in Poland, then in the Czech Republic. They got medals there too. Those who stayed with us are training for future competitions. “

  • Is it possible to nationalize them and select them for the national team?

“The 8 athletes who stayed with us want to be naturalized. They expressed their desire to stay with our national team. They thought it would be better for them to compete for the Romanian team. If we succeed in naturalizing them, we will send them all to sports clubs to be financially supported by them. For now, this possibility does not exist because they are foreign citizens and the Romanian clubs belong to the state.”

  • What message would you send to other Ukrainian athletes?

“I wish them success in everything they propose. I would like this conflict across the border to end as soon as possible and for everyone to return to their families. I also wish them to pursue their passions because sport always brings people together.”

Andrei Frusinoiu sees the future of Ukrainian athletes with good eyes. With the necessary support, the Ukrainian athletes hosted by the Nicolae Navasart National Sports Complex will also be able to perform for the Romanian team at international competitions.

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July 9, 2022

Jan- Krysztof Duda, champion at SuperUnited Rapid&Blitz Poland 2022!

The month of May this year will remain memorable for professional chess fans around the world. The Superbet Chess Classic tournament in Bucharest delighted us with the most awaited games of the competitive season, and in addition to the show in Bucharest, we were able to enjoy the Superbet Rapid&Blitz Poland 2022 duels.

We started with an incredible appetite for chess after the great victory in Bucharest of the American Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and the performance of the players participating in the tournament in Poland rose to the level of the public’s expectations. After a fiery tournament and games where every move could change the fate of the game, Jan-Krysztof Duda won the sympathy of the fans, holding the Superbet Rapid&Blitz trophy at home, on the territory of Poland. With a difference of only 0.5 points in the final standings between the top two positions, the young Polish player once again strengthened the fans’ confidence with his performances. Winning the grand prize confirmed that Jan-Krysztof Duda will be one of the grandmasters who will remain etched in the memory of fans everywhere and in the Hall of Fame of Polish chess.

The good news doesn’t stop there! The next stage of the Grand Chess Tour will be held in Zagreb, a place appreciated and loved by chess lovers. World champion Magnus Carlsen will also participate in this tournament, and his stature and track record recommend him to the fans as a potential winner of the Zagreb trophy.

As we all know, chess is the sport where surprises can appear at any time. One of these being the performance of the representative of our country, David Gavrilescu. In his first participation in a competition of such scope, the Romanian chess player finished in 10th position in the competition in Poland. His score was strengthened by 4 prestigious blitz victories over grandmasters Anand, Korobov, Wojtaszek and Shevchenko, but also by the two draws achieved in rapid chess.

We are in for a surprise and the Zagreb tournament will surely complete a successful trio for both participating players and fans everywhere.

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July 7, 2022

Climb Again athletes were awarded at IMST Austria 2022

It was a weekend of awards for the athletes of our partners at Climb Again. 10 of the Climb Again club athletes managed to get a medal in the Kletterzentrum IMST competition, one of the most prestigious international paraclimbing competitions.

The performances of the blind athletes were remarkable, and the jury was impressed by the representative team of Romania. The long training sessions have taken their toll. Full of enthusiasm and with a desire to win, the Climb Again champions placed on the podium of the following visibility categories:

B1-with less than 1% visibility, B3-highest percentage of visibility

 

Category B1 Women

  • Adriana Tofan – Second place
  • Ariana Pero – Third place

Category B2 Women

  • Alina Dinuta – Third place
  • Category B3 Women
  • Ionela Grecu – First place

Category B1 Men

  • Răzvan Nedu – Second place
  • Angelo Simionescu – Third place

 Category B2 Men

  • Valentin Moise – Second place

Category B3 Men

  • Cosmin Candoi – 1st place
  • Robert Al-Radi – Third place

Category RP3 Men

  • Liviu Matei Third place

The dedication and desire of the Climb Again athletes is reflected in the formidable results achieved. We are happy to be with them and wish them good luck in the next competitions!

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July 6, 2022

Interview with Dumitru Butilcă, physical trainer in the Go Scholarship project

Dumitru Butilcă is one of the people who want to offer the current generations of athletes all the conditions they need. His love for sports and mobility led him to become an important piece in the Go Scholarship engine and to join the team of the only performance-oriented project in Romania.

Find out what led Dumitru to be a sports trainer in the Go Scholarship project and how this influenced him.

  • How long have you been working in this field?

“I have been working in this field for over 20 years. I was in my first year of college when I started working in a gym”

  • Why did you choose to be a sports trainer?

“My main passion is the human body. I have always been interested in movement, why it moves and how it moves. The more you learn about him, the more you realize how little you know. This fact motivates me very much in my field.”

  • What made you join the Go Scholarship program?

“I always wanted to leave something behind. I felt that the things I know have no value if I don’t pass them on to the younger generations. I also felt that Romanian sport is in great need of such a program. It is very easy to criticize from the outside and do nothing about it. I felt that my involvement could change something.”

  • Did you have any emotions about doing this project?

“It is difficult to say this. In the past, I did theater. The moment you went on stage without any emotion was the moment you were sure to break your neck. It’s the same in sports, it’s impossible not to have a feeling related to each project. A little excitement is always there.”

  • Is working with teenagers a challenge for you?

“Working with teenagers is a challenge. They are in a transition period where they become adults from children. Often they don’t understand the problems they have either. However, there are also many beautiful parts of working with teenagers.”

  • Has working with the Go Scholarship project influenced your career in any way?

“It’s a big challenge for me, and I’ve always liked challenges. It is also a great joy, I have the satisfaction of being able to pass on my teachings. I will not live forever and I feel that I must pass on what I have learned”

  • What professional satisfactions do you think the Go Scholarship project could bring you?

“The project is still at an early stage. We don’t even have a year of activity. I am sure that this project will grow, and in 3-5 years there will be results. The satisfactions will also appear along the way”

  • What message would you send to the young athletes in Romania?

“From the point of view of possibilities, we are living in some sensational times. We can’t say we miss that much, especially since help is just a stone’s throw away. I recommend young athletes not to be afraid and always ask for help, regardless of its nature. Also, it’s nice to dream, I support that, but you always have to work for your dream.”

Dumitru is sure that his involvement can change something in Romanian sport. Like him is the entire Go Scholarship team, and with their help, today’s athletes can become tomorrow’s world champions.

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July 5, 2022

More than 20 awards won by athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program

The Go Scholarship track record grows with each competition. Twelve of the athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program have achieved more than 20 awards in 9 sports disciplines.

The last sports competitions were completed to the applause of the audience by the Go Scholarship athletes. Twelve athletes selected in this program have achieved formidable results in both national and international competitions.

 

Athletics

Maria Bulavska

  • 3rd place at the International Championships of Romania – Long jump (5.83m)
  • 7th place at the National Competition for Seniors and Youth – Long Jump (5.80m)

Valentina Necoara

  • 2nd place at the International Championships of Romania – Pole Vault (3.65m)
  • 1st place for seniors and 1st place for youth at the National Competition for Seniors and Youth – Pole Vault (3.80m)

Cristina Spînu

  • 6th place at the U18 Balkan Championship-Long Jump (5.80m)
  • Open 7th place and junior 2nd place at HONVED KUPA – Hungary

 

Box

Edwin Petrea

  • 1st place at the Urban Boxing Gala
  • 1st place at the FULL Kempo National Championship, 12-14 years and 45kg.
  • 1st place at the International Boxing Championship

 

Cycling

Luca Bodareu

  • 2nd place at the National Cup of XCO-cadets
  • 7th place out of 19 at the National CTI Championship (against time-12km)
  • 6th place at the CTI National Championship (long-distance race-57km)

Alexander Ilia

  • 1st place at stage 2 of the XCO National Cup
  • 2nd place at the National Championship – junior XCC event
  • 2nd place at Campionato di Galicia de Maceda

 

Climbing

Darius Rapa

  • 4th place in the European Youth Cup Lead

 

Football 

Ioana Stancu

  • 3rd place at the U17 National Championship

 

Handball

Mihaela Mihai

  • Player of the match in the match against Mexico at the U20 World Championship

 

 Fencing

Emma Sont

  • 2nd place at the National Championship of Seniors-sword

 

Triathlon

Ana Besenya

  • 5th place at the World Multisport Championship – Cross Triathlon event

 

Volley-ball

Caroline Radu

  • 1st place at the Municipal Final Tournament of the junior division

 

Their performance has exceeded everyone’s expectations, and the dedication they show in every practice brings them one step closer to the podium of the big competitions. We keep our fingers crossed and hope that 2022 will be the beginning of a successful sporting journey.

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