Sports Stars Gala

Every year, 10 athletes and 10 coaches from Chisinau, holders of the best results in local and international competitions, are awarded by the municipal authorities within the „Gala Vedetelor Sportive” program.

In appreciation for the effort made by the athletes at championships, cups and tournaments, the Chisinau City Hall awards them merit diplomas and cash prizes, and the total amount of allocations provided for this purpose in 2022 was 400 thousand lei.

The Sports Stars Gala takes place every year in December, before the winter holidays. The best athletes and coaches, 20 in total, are honored, as well as the students of sports schools who, through their efforts, have demonstrated their desire to promote local sport, both in Moldova and abroad. The event, organized by the Chisinau City Hall and the Directorate General for Education, Youth and Sport, awards the professionals chosen as the best in the categories "Coach of the Year"/„Antrenorul anului”, "Revelation of the Year"/„Revelatia anului” and "Paralympic Athlete of the Year"/„Sportiv paraolimpic al anului”, among others.

The aim of the program is to promote talented athletes who are role models for the inhabitants of Chisinau who are passionate about sports and healthy lifestyle.