The 35th Balkan Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships will take place in Craiova, Romania, from 17–20 September 2026. Thus, the proud tradition inaugurated in 1991 continues…
The competition is organized by Romanian Masters Athletics, under the coordination of the Romanian National Agency for Sport, with the support of the Craiova City Hall, the Dolj County Directorate for Sport and Youth, and the Dolj County Athletics Association. The event also benefits from the generous support of numerous sponsors and volunteers.
LOC (Local Organizing Committee)
President:
Prof. Robertino Tănase
Honorary President:
President of Athletics County Association – Sorin Manda
Competition Directors:
Prof. Alexandru Mardan
Alexandru Terpezan
Competition Manager:
Prof. Mircea Călin
Competition IT Director:
Eng. Daniel Marinescu
President of Referees:
Prof. Cătălin Brândușoiu
Prof. Rodica Tudor
Head of the Secretariat:
Stefania Militaru
Iolanda Oanta
Half-marathon:
Eng. Gabriel Branisteanu
We warmly invite you to take part in this special edition, organized in accordance with European and World Masters Athletics standards. The championship program includes:
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Traditional outdoor track and field events
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Decathlon (Men) and Heptathlon (Women)
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Half-marathon
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All relay events (4×100 m, 4×400 m, Balkan Relay, and Mixed 4×100 m)
We wish all athletes every success in their preparations and, of course, throughout the competition!
