This triumph represents a significant milestone in the pursuit of Romanian excellence in the sporting realm. Cătălina Stănescu, a figure skating prodigy and finalist of the "100 Youngsters for Romania's Development" campaign, organised by the Dan Voiculesulescu Foundation for the Development of Romania, has attained an exceptional performance in two prestigious competitions.
The young athlete was triumphant in securing the top spot at the Romanian Cup in figure skating, thereby solidifying her position as a leader among her contemporaries. Additionally, she attained third place at the prestigious Bellu Memorial 2025 International Competition in the Basic Novice II category. The event attracted 350 skaters from 22 countries, including European medallists and athletes aspiring to the world podium.
This double success is further proof of his talent and determination, but also of the huge potential of young Romanian athletes.
„It is an honor to represent Romania and to stand on the podium at international competitions. These results give me even more confidence to dream of even better performances!" - said Cătălina Stănescu, excited by her success.
The Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania hereby reaffirms its commitment to providing support to young Romanians who are demonstrating excellence in their respective fields. By means of programmes dedicated to the development of excellence, the Foundation continues to create opportunities for Romania's future champions.
Run at national level by the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania, the campaign identifies and supports the country's exceptional young people, giving them access to resources, mentoring and visibility to turn their talent into performance.
