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Early this week the Romanian Army celebrated the Ground Forces Day. Just like every year, this day was marked by special ceremonies, advancements in military ranks and the awarding of decorations for merit. Among the military that have benefited from promotions this year are three top athletes, members of the Steaua Army Sports Club. They are Alina Dumitru, who became a lieutenant colonel and Andreea Chiţu and Sandra Izbaşa, both promoted to the rank of captain.

Florin Orban, 25.04.2018, 14:00

Early this week the Romanian Army celebrated the Ground Forces Day. Just like every year, this day was marked by special ceremonies, advancements in military ranks and the awarding of decorations for merit. Among the military that have benefited from promotions this year are three top athletes, members of the Steaua Army Sports Club. They are Alina Dumitru, who became a lieutenant colonel and Andreea Chiţu and Sandra Izbaşa, both promoted to the rank of captain.

Alina Dumitru is the only athlete who won an Olympic gold medal in Romanian judo. She was born on August 30, 1982 in Bucharest. Her achievements in sport are impressive — a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics in London. She is also a multiple European champion.

Andreea Chiţu has also achieved great results in judo. She was born on May 7, 1988 in Bolintin Vale. She won silver in two world championships, in 2014 in Celiabinsk, in Russia and in 2015 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Adding to these are four other medals in European championships, namely, gold in 2012 in Celiabinsk and in 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan, then silver in 2013 in Budapest, Hungary and bronze in 2014 in Montpellier, France.

Romanian gymnast Sandra Izbaşa was born on June 18, 1990 in Bucharest. She is double Olympic champion, having won the floor title in 2008 in Beijing and the vault title in 2012 in London She also won a number of medals in European and world championships as of 2005 until 2012.