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August 19, 2022

Interview with Claudiu Miu – founder of Climb Again – “It was an immense gratitude for everything I received”

Climb Again is the largest project aimed at climbing among blind people in Romania. Everything started from Claudiu Miu’s desire to offer humanity in the form of gratitude the good that he received in the hardest moments of his life.

Curiosity led us to invite Claudiu to join us in an interview to tell us the story behind the most beautiful project for the blind in Romania.

  • When did you make contact with the world of climbing?

“I went to the climbing gym since childhood. I was 12 years old when I went to a climbing gym in Bucharest for the first time with my brother. He was passionate about mountain walking, and climbing was part of his activities. After some time, he took me with him and we went to a gym in Grozăvești called Alpin Club Carpathic at that time.”

  • Why the escalation? What impressed you about this sport?

“In the beginning I was very afraid of the unknown and the fact that I was working at height. I felt uncomfortable because of this. I also found the adventure fascinating and was impressed by the fact that I had to use a rope to climb. The balance, the falls, the technique, all impressed me in this sport. You always have to look for the shortest route, use all your muscles when climbing. I’ve always liked that there are routes with different degrees of difficulty and that you always have to find the easiest option.”

  • What made you start the Climb Again project?

“I practiced rock climbing from a young age. I did competitive climbing and participated in junior and senior competitions. As a senior, I participated in the World Cup circuit for 2 years and was the Balkan champion. After this course, I got sick and could not continue with this passion. I had a pretty serious condition that was affecting my joints and I had to give up sports. This affected me very much in terms of sport and society, and the search for treatment took two years of my life. I finally found a solution to my problem and it felt great to get back on my feet. It was nice to be able to go back to the climbing gym. Even if I could no longer participate in competitions, I thought that the best thing I can do is to give disabled children the opportunity to get in touch with this sport. I fully benefited from the advantages of climbing and for this reason I thought of inviting young people with disabilities to the gym. Thus, step by step, the Climb Again team was formed. We started gathering members at the end of 2013, and in February 2014 we already had the team founded. I was motivated to continue this project for free because I felt grateful for the help I received and the fact that I was able to solve my medical problem. I was very happy to be able to walk normally without pain and to see people. My gesture was one of immense gratitude for all that I had received and I felt very determined to continue this project.

It was a strong push from the start. I really like that young people with disabilities have the opportunity to discover the sensational and that they can get to enjoy what life has to offer.

I really want all athletes to enjoy life no matter what medical condition they have. The greatest joy is that they end up not seeing themselves as victims and that they get over their disability.”

  • How did you feel when you participated as a team in the first competition?

“The first competition was at the British championship with 2 juniors. It was an experience where I discovered what other blind communities are like. The following year I was with Răzvan Nedu at the World Championship and we had an experience that marked us both. He was not ready for such a competition, but I made the decision to participate to gain experience. Although we were aware that there was a risk of coming in last place, we wanted to make as much contact with the sports world as possible. It was a gain of time and experience for both of us, and when we came back we felt extremely motivated and got down to business.”

  • Did you expect the Climb Again team to gather so many members?

“I didn’t expect there to be so many of us and I didn’t expect to have such a path. However, we knew from the beginning that we had a lot of potential. From the beginning we dreamed of being the best in the world and having a united and strong team.”

  • What has been the greatest satisfaction you have had from establishing the Climb Again project?

“The most important achievement is that young people with disabilities who became successful athletes understood that they can help others in a similar situation. Those who became very good did not limit themselves to winning medals and decided to help others to become champions as well. The most beautiful thing is that they care about those around them.”

  • What are your future plans for the Climb Again project?

“We want to go to children/young people with disabilities all over the country and give them the opportunity to go to a climbing gym. We would like to offer this experience to those who are isolated, without possibilities to feel the beauty of this sport. We are trying this in our rooms in Bucharest and Iași, but we also want to open a center in the mountains, in Nucșoara, Argeș. We think it will be more attractive for children in the mountains and we want this project to be similar to a sports camp. More than that, it will be a learning process for them in becoming independent.”

What is your advice for Climb Again athletes?

“I tell them this from everyone’s first climbing session. I told them to always believe in themselves because they can do great things with their lives regardless of their medical condition. I could say this is our motto. We help children and young people discover their potential and believe that every person with a disability can do something great with their life. From the moment they come to our classroom, we want to instill in them the confidence that they can evolve, learn and experience transformation in their lives.”

In addition to sports performance and discipline, the Climb Again project is about compassion and giving to those around you.

Claudiu Miu shared with us some of his visions, and at 38 years old he can say that his dream and passion are becoming more and more complete every year.

This was the reason why the Superbet Foundation joined this project and has been supporting it for more than 2 years. We want all children with disabilities to have the opportunity to taste the flavor of life, gain independence and discover a purpose in the climbing hall.

We wish the athletes the best of luck in the upcoming competitive season and hope that the Climb Again team will grow in size as time goes on.

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August 17, 2022

New SuperResults from athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program

The Go Scholarship athletes achieved a double success in the competitions held last week.

Boxer Edwin Petrea achieved a lightning victory in the Fight Night gala in Hungary. The fighter enrolled in the Go Scholarship program fought in the main event of the gala against the Hungarian champion. Although age and weight were at the disadvantage of our countryman, Edwin brought the audience to their feet after a knockout K.O obtained in just 35 seconds.

The typhoon of hooks and kicks proved fatal for the Hungarian athlete, with Edwin picking up yet another Main Card KO victory.

The win in Hungary was a step forward for Edwin, and his intense training and ring experience will be his biggest assets at this week’s World Championship.

The second surprise of the week came from the cyclist Alex Ilie. After the success at Triada MTB Păltiniș XCO last week, Alex achieved a new success at Transilvania Bike Trails. The young cyclist ranked first in the overall ranking after the average lap of 43km.

The streak of victories remains unbroken for the two athletes, and the successes of this final competitive season are the best training for future challenges. We wish them success in the upcoming competitions and keep our fingers crossed for a place on the podium.

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August 16, 2022

Follow the final results of the national chess teams at the Olympics in Chennai, India

Our partners from the Romanian Chess Federation sent the best men’s and women’s teams to represent Romania at the Chess Olympiad, held this year in Chennai, India. After an extraordinary start for both teams and several victories against world chess titans, the men’s team formed by Bogdan Deac, Constantin Lupulescu, Mircea Parligras, David Gavrilescu and Vlad-Cristian Jianu and the women’s team formed by Mihaela Sandu, Alessia Ciolacu , Luminița Cosma and Miruna-Daria Lehaci faced several challenges in the second half of the competition.

Round 7

The one-day break was in favor of all teams. Grandmasters once again analyzed their opponents and carefully chose their tactics for the next matches. The 7th round was excellent for the Romanian men’s team. The boys defeated Paraguay by a final score of 3.5-0.5, marking another win in the overall standings.

Luck was not on the side of our athletes, the Romanian women’s chess representative lost narrowly to Georgia (2.5-1.5), one of the favorites of this edition of the Olympics. After 6 consecutive rounds without defeat, Romania loses following the victory of Leila Javakhishvili in front of Alessia Ciolacu.

Round 8

Round number 8 was quite tight for both representatives. The boys’ team drew against the champions from Chile (2-2) after 4 matches ended in a tie. The girls’ match played against the team from Azerbaijan had the same fate, the final score being still 2-2 after Irina Bulmaga and Elena-Luminița Cosma achieved 2 victories for Romania.

 Round 9

Round 9 brought a smile to the faces of the Romanian chess players. The boys’ team managed to prevail with a score of 3-1 against the team from the Republic of Moldova. In the case of girls, the situation was not as rosy. Irina Bulmaga was the only one who managed to score a victory against Armenia after defeating Alina Danieliean. The final score was 3-1 to Armenia, the girls suffering their second defeat in 9 rounds.

Round 10

Round number 10 was a nightmare for the Romanian representatives. Both teams suffered a narrow 2.5-1.5 defeat against two strong competitors. The boys team took on Belgium, while our girls battled to a draw against Croatia.

Round 11

Both teams ended the competition with a memorable victory in the final round. In the Open, the boys prevailed against the Sri Lankan national team with a final score of 3-1. The Romanian women’s team did not let themselves down and achieved a victory against a strong opponent. The girls defeated the South Americans from Chile with the final score of 2.5-1.5 and ticked off victory number 6 of this edition.

 

The Olympics in Chennai was a challenge for the representatives of Romania. A competition full of surprises for world chess fans and supporters of our national teams. Both the girls and the boys had an excellent performance at this edition, achieving one of Romania’s greatest performances in an Olympiad.

At the end of 11 rounds, the boys have accumulated 5 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, achieving 44th place in the overall standings.

For a short time, the girls’ team was positioned in the first places of the ranking, but the final result of 6 wins, two draws and 3 defeats sent them to the 23rd place of the ranking.

We wish the Romanian masters good luck in the upcoming competitions and keep our fingers crossed for the next edition of the Chess Olympiad.
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August 11, 2022

New SuperPerformances for athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program

Each competitive week is marked by a new success for the athletes of the Go Scholarship program.

Boxer Edwin Petrea knocked down his opponent again and was named ring champion in the Gold Division Showdown of the Vikings contest. The young fighter was undefeated this time as well and prevailed over his rival through technique, footwork and endurance.

Tomorrow, 12.08.2022, Edwin will return to the ring for a new challenge. The Romanian fighter will fight under K1 rules at the Gala Fight Night Kategyhaza in Hungary. It will be an important match for him and we are keeping our fingers crossed for another achievement in his record.

In cycling, Alexandru Ilie struck once again. Last week, Alex got the first position of the podium at Traida MTB Păltiniş XCO. After obtaining the first major title, Alex stated that he fulfilled one of his dreams, that of becoming a national champion, and that these things confirmed to him that he had chosen the right path. We believe in the potential of the young cyclist and we are keeping our fingers crossed for as many favorable results as possible, both nationally and internationally.

 Darius Răpă also took a step forward in his career after participating in the Bouldering competition in Graz, Austria.

Although he is still at a young age, Darius’ ambition seems insurmountable. The young climber achieved 15th place in one of the most important bouldering competitions for seniors. He chose to enter this competition with his eyes high and compete with opponents more experienced than him. His courage is admirable and we hope that the next participations will be marked by a medal from him.

Anna-Maria Besenyei achieved a double performance at this end of the competitive season. Ranked in the top 10 at the World Junior Triathlon Championship, Anna Maria conquered the public once again with her success at the European Junior Cup in Chisinau.

In the swimming test, Anna-Maria obtained the 18th place overall. The surprise came from her in the relay event, in which she placed in the first 5 places after an extraordinary performance.

We wish success to all the athletes and hope that the following successes will bring them closer to the desired performances.

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August 4, 2022

Summary of Chennai Chess Olympics 2022 after first half of competition

Our partners from the Romanian Chess Federation are participating with the national men’s and women’s teams at the 2022 Chess Olympiad held in Chennai, India.

The competition takes place over 11 rounds, the last round being on Tuesday, 09/08/2022.

The men’s national team includes Bogdan Deac, Constantin Lupulescu, Mircea Parligras, David Gavrilescu and Vlad-Cristian Jianu. The women’s team is made up of Irina Bulmaga, Romania’s most successful chess player today, Mihaela Sandu, Alessia Ciolacu, Luminița Cosma and Miruna-Daria Lehaci.

This year’s Olympics is the most anticipated competition of the year, and the performance of Romania’s representatives so far is remarkable.

 

Round 1

The first round of the competition was a success for both teams. The boys’ team prevailed against the Botswana representative with 4 easy wins. After the first obstacle, David Gavrilescu confessed to us “I had no emotions. Being the first round, it was important to get into the game. Today I won without emotions, the hard work starts tomorrow.”

Although the boys’ detached attitude was felt in their game, the 4-0 victory against Botswana represented a big step for the Romanian national team and for our evolution at this Olympics.

The women’s representative also made their debut in this competition with a win against Kenya. The girls tried to reproduce the men’s performance, but the final score was 3-1 in favor of Romania after a moment of inattention by Alessia Ciolacu.

Round 2

The second round again brought us two victories for both representatives. In the men’s category, the boys won against Ecuador with a final score of 3.5-0.5, Romania being one of the 45 countries with two victories in two rounds. The women’s team achieved 4 clear victories against Portugal, entering the top 40 teams with 2 wins from 2 matches.

Round 3

Round 3 was difficult for both teams. The boys managed to complete the stage played against Indonesia with 2 wins, a draw and a loss. A positive result that the girls’ team also enjoyed in the match with Kirghisztan, scoring a trio of victories in the first 3 stages.

Round 4

Regardless, the 4th round was the closest for the Romanian men’s team. Our boys faced the Polish national team, finishing the round tied with 2 wins and 2 losses. The girls did not have an easy match either. The stage played against Germany gave the Romanian chess players a hard time, but the balance tilted in favor of Romania after a narrow victory of 2.5-1.5.

Round 5

The boys’ team had one of the most difficult opponents in the 5th round of the competition. The match with the first Indian team was difficult for the Romanian chess players. Unfortunately for us, the Indian team prevailed with Erigaisi Arjun’s victory against Mircea Pârligras after 3 tied results.

The girls’ team consisting of Irina Bulmaga, Alessia Ciolacu, Luminița Cosma and Mihaela Sandu prevailed against the representative of Poland with a final score of 2.5 – 1.5. It was a big win for the women’s national team, marking their 5th consecutive win at this Olympics.

 Round 6

The 6th round ended with a draw for the Romanian men’s national team. The team consisting of Bogdan Deac, Constantin Lupulescu, Mircea Pârligras and Vlad Jianu finished the round with a draw (2-2) against the representative of Canada, one of the most strong participating teams.

The surprise of the round came from the Romanian representative. Our compatriots kept their heads up until the last move and managed to get a draw against the representative of Ukraine, the number 2 favorite for gold in this competition.

The 7th round will be played on Friday, 08/05/2022, the stage in which the Romanian men’s team will play against the representative of Paraguay, and the girls will face the representative of Georgia.

 

The first half of the Olympics in Chennai, India, was a spectacle for chess enthusiasts. We keep our fingers crossed for both teams and hope that the 44th edition of the Olympics will be lucky for Romania.

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August 3, 2022

The series of SuperResults continues for athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program

Four of the athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program achieved SuperResults in the last competitive week.

Their ambition is insurmountable, and the support provided by the Go Scholarship team helps them achieve the desired results.

As usual, the boxer Edwin Petrea surprised again with his motor skills and came out on the 1st place at the ADDC Romania Open. In the 50kg category, Edwin achieved two victories before the final whistle of the match.

Cyclist Alex Ilie had a memorable competitive experience last week. Being at his first World Championship, Alex did not let his emotions get the better of him and ranked 75th out of 117 overall. His performance was excellent and the experience from the XCO World Championship in France motivated him to become even more prepared for future competitions.

Darius Râpa managed to amaze the audience overseas with his performance at the World Bouldering Championship in Dallas. Qualified in the semi-final of the competition, Darius managed to get 14th place in the overall ranking.

Anna-Maria Besenyei added a new experience to her record at the European Junior Triathlon Cup held in Izvorani. After a series of difficult trials with formidable opponents, Anna-Maria placed 27th in the general ranking out of a total of 40 participants.

Each participation represents an important experience for the athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program. We are happy to be with them every time and keep our fingers crossed for them to achieve their desired performances.

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August 2, 2022

Great season finale for athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program

Show season finale for athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program!

Alexandru Ilie, one of the top cyclists enrolled in the Go Scholarship program, achieved a new SuperPerformance for his track record.

The last day of July was marked by an extraordinary result of the young athlete at the Balkan XCO Championship. Full of adrenaline and ready to compete, Alexandru achieved 5th place in one of the most popular international cycling competitions.

At only 16 years old, the cyclist’s performances are remarkable, and his evolution is visible with every route he takes.

 The excitement is still there for the Go Scholarship handball athletes. Last weekend, Mariam Mohamed and Mihaela Mihai started their adventure at the U18 World Championship.

The competition runs until 10/08/2022 and we hope it will end with a medal for our champions.

We keep our fingers crossed for a dream result and hope that their effort represents a step forward for Romanian handball.

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August 2, 2022

David Gavrilescu became the youngest grandmaster in the history of Romanian chess

The good news continues for our partners at the Romanian Chess Federation. David Gavrilescu became the 22nd Grand Master of Romania after placing 2nd in the Miercurea Ciuc stage of the Grand Prix Romania.

At only 19 years and 4 months, David Gavrilescu surpasses any record and enters the history of Romanian chess after obtaining the highest distinction in world chess.

Still at a young age, David Gavrilescu managed to capture the public’s attention through his track record. The young chess player is a double national champion in rapid chess and occupies the 4th position in the ranking of Romania in classical chess.

A month ago, David participated in the Superbet Rapid&Blitz tournament, where he defeated Indian grandmaster Vishy Adnan.

In addition to the brilliant career he is building in the world of chess, the young grandmaster is also concerned with academic life. David is a 2nd year student at the Academy of Economic Studies, majoring in International Economic Relations and one of the core players of the ASE University Sports Club, one of the largest chess clubs in Romania.

Age did not prevent David from becoming a player of the Romanian national team. Together with his coach, Constantin Lupulescu, David represents Romania at major international chess competitions.

A year ago, the Superbet Foundation sent David to the coaching team of grandmaster Gary Kasparov. Currently, David is one of the best-rated Romanian chess players, and his talent can pave a glorious path for him in world chess.

We are happy to be with him and keep our fingers crossed for him in future competitions.

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July 28, 2022

Interview with Olena Skvortsova – national champion in single and K2 kayak

The political conflict across the border has dealt a heavy blow to all sports branches in Ukraine. The national team of Kayak Canoe had to abandon the sports base in Odessa and join the Romanian national team at the Nicolae Navasart Sports Complex.

It was a quick change for everyone, but fate gave us the opportunity to meet Olena. Olena is a fighter and despite the difficult situation she is in, she has not let her guard down for a second and continues to fight for her desires.

Her ambition particularly attracted our attention, and during one of our visits to the Nicolae Navasart Sports Complex, Olena agreed to give us an interview to get to know her better.

  • When did you start your sports career?

“I started this sport in 2010. So far I have 12 years of experience.”

  • What made you choose sports?

“When I was at school, I had a very close friend who practiced kayaking. One day he took me with him and I liked it very much. I fell in love with the complexity of this sport, the fact that it is practiced in nature and I can always enjoy the sun. In the winter, the preparation is a little more difficult, and this is where the affinity towards the complexity of the sport comes in.”

  • What is the most important title you have achieved during your career?

“The most important title was the 5th place at the European K2 Championship at 1000m. This championship was held in Bulgaria and I can say that it was a unique experience. I am also the champion of Ukraine in single kayak and K2.”

  • Can you tell us the story that led you to train with the Romanian team?

“It was an unforeseen situation. During that period, we were away with the Ukrainian team in a camp in Turkey. During our trip, the war started in the country, at which point the International Federation contacted us. Mrs. Cristina Manicea agreed to join the Romanian kayak-canoe team and that’s how we got here. Despite the circumstances, I felt very good here and decided to stay to compete in the Romanian team.”

  • To what extent did the political situation in the country influence your sports performance?

“I am very sorry for the political situation in the country. The national team of Ukraine is my soul and it was very difficult for me to leave everything behind, home, family friends. It is very difficult for me to train without those close to me, but here at Snagov I found a second family and I managed to adapt”

  • What are your plans for the next period?

“I am very interested in the Munich championship held at the end of August. It’s a very important goal for me and I want a medal.”

  • What title/award do you want most?

“I want the most important title for any athlete, to become a gold medalist at the Olympics. The next Olympics will be held in 2024 in Paris. I train a lot for this competition and I really want to participate. I believe that work will lead me to the fulfillment of this dream.”

  • What would you like to pass on to your teammates?

“I know they are training now with bullets behind them. I wish them all to be healthy and safe from any danger. I really wish for them to be able to achieve their goals and fulfill all their dreams”

 

As her every message suggests, Olena is a fighter no matter the challenge. It was a joy for us to have her by our side and we would like to see her one day competing for the Romanian national team.

We wish him the best of luck for future competitions and a dream participation in the 2024 Olympics.

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July 27, 2022

Big wins for athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program

Big wins for athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program!

Two of the athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program have added new achievements to their records after this weekend’s competitions.

The end of season period always catches our SuperSports one step ahead. After a long series of victories, Valentina Necoară obtained another gold medal in athletics in the National School Championship and the Romanian Cup.

The young athlete won her place on the first step of the podium in the pole vault after surpassing the 3.8m threshold. The performance was excellent and the next day of the competition was a successful relay event. Valentina took 2nd place in the 4×400 relay event and 3rd place in the 4×100 event.

Edwin Petrea, the iron-armed boxer of the Go Scholarship program, conquered the ring in the gala under the rules of MMA and WWFC from the Republic of Moldova.

Always motivated to win, Edwin defeated his opponent and won the judges’ attention in the highly anticipated competition. Still at a young age, the young champion continues to pave his pugilistic path with victories as he rapidly moves towards a professional career.

We keep our fingers crossed for the athletes enrolled in the Go Scholarship program and wish them success in their future participations.

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