Article by David Istrate – published on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 21:07 / Updated Thursday, April 10, 2025 21:07
Irina Covaliu (50 years old), Vlad's mother (19 years) and Amalia (17 years), fencing that impressed this week at the World Junior Championships and Cadets from Wuxi (China), talked about the rivalry between the two.
On Monday, April 7, one year after becoming a world champion in the juniors at the individual sword, Vlad Covaliu managed to qualify again in the final and, this time, he had to be satisfied with the silver medal. The young Scrimer was defeated by 15-12 by Italian Cosimo Bertini (19 years old)which is trained by the Romanian Sorin Rădoi.
A day later, on April 8, Amalia Covaliu, Vlad's sister, won the gold medal at the sword, managing to become a world champion for the first time. In the decisive act, The teenager passed with 15-14 Chinese Pan Qimiaofavorite of the public.
Irina Covaliu, excited after the triumph of Amalia: “My little girl grew up and came to conquer China”
“My girl is very strong“, Said Irina Covaliu, the mother and coach of Amalia, before the final played by it. After the match, the former fir tree had problems to express what she feels.
“I find my words, I am very happy! My little girl grew up and came to conquer China. Her first medal at the World Championship! He had long wanted to win this medal”, Said the world and European vice-champion, in a video published by the International Fencing Federation.
Amalia and Irina Covaliu/Photo: Facebook (either)
Mihai Covaliu's wife, the president of the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee, also spoke about the relationship between Vlad and Amalia, revealing that there is a rivalry between the two.
“And her brother won the World Championship last year. Between them is a competition that is not seen but feels. I am glad that both my children have won the gold medal, “Irina Covaliu said, with a trembling.
On Wednesday, April 9, Vlad and Amalia Covaliu went back to the team for team competitions. Both the male and female band ranked 6th At the sword test within the World Fencing Championship for cadets and juniors.
