97 years of sporting excellence. Olympic, European and national champions trained at Mircea Eliade.
The pride of Romanian sport, trained at Mircea Eliade
Olympic champion Beijing 2008 • Judo
The most decorated judoka in Romanian history. She won gold at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in the 48 kg category, becoming Romania’s first Olympic champion in women’s judo.
Olympic champion Los Angeles 1984 • Atletism
A legendary Romanian distance runner. She took gold over 3000m and bronze over 1500m at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics.
Figures that speak for our tradition
The defining moments in our sporting history
The first edition of the new national judo competition, with more than 300 entrants.
The girls’ volleyball team finished second, a measure of how strong the programme is.
Outstanding results at the junior national championship.
The two-time European champion takes charge of the National Olympic Centre.
Romania’s first Olympic gold medal in women’s judo.
How the medals break down across our sections
Athletes who built careers after leaving school
WTA player
Elite coach
Coord. CNOPJ
Coach Emeritus
Judo • 48 kg category
Tennis • WTA Top 51
Freestyle & Greco-Roman Wrestling
Women’s Volleyball • Junior Division
Men’s Football • Juniors
Multiple national champions
Alina Dumitru — the first Olympic champion in the history of Romanian judo
She beat two-time Olympic champion Ryoko Tani of Japan in the semi-final, then took gold in just 80 seconds against Yanet Bermoy of Cuba.
Alina Dumitru becomes the first Romanian judoka with two Olympic medals
A dramatic performance, competing with an elbow injury — the mark of a true champion.
U16 tennis — singles and doubles titles
The first major result for the future WTA player, trained at the Mircea Eliade sports club.
A 2,000,000 lei investment from the Sector 6 budget
The most modern sports hall in Sector 6, named after the Olympic champion.
Football — winners of the Bucharest stage
A 3-0 win over School No. 309 in the semi-final and qualification for the final tournament at the Hagi Academy.
Krista Incze, Andreea Ana, Diana Vlăsceanu
Mircea Eliade’s CNOPJ athletes win medals at the U23 European Championships in Novi Sad.
Her first WTA Tour title
A win over Andrea Petkovic in the final, climbing 65 places in the world rankings.
A landmark win over Barbora Krejčíková (world No. 8)
Her first Grand Slam third round and a second top-10 win, returning to the WTA top 100.
’s-Hertogenbosch, and the ITF W75 title in Trnava
Her fourth WTA final, and a return to 83 in the world after winning in Trnava.
Alina Dumitru — the first Olympic champion in Romanian judo history, 48 kg.
Alina Dumitru becomes the first Romanian judoka with two Olympic medals.
Alina Dumitru — record number of European titles in the 48 kg category.
Floricoiu Filip, Craivan Nicoleta, Feraru Carmina and Sândru Cristian — all national champions.
Elena Ruse — her first WTA title, beating Andrea Petkovic in the final.
A first Grand Slam third round plus a win over Krejčíková, world No. 8 — her second top-10 scalp.
Elena Ruse with Marta Kostyuk — a first Grand Slam doubles semi-final.
An 18-place jump after winning the ITF W75 in Trnava — her 11th singles title.
The National Olympic Junior Training Centre is based at Mircea Eliade.
Krista Tunde Incze, Suzana Seicariu, Andreea Ana and Diana Vlăsceanu — medallists in Novi Sad.
The junior national squads train daily at the school’s facilities.
Mirela Burnichi, Șerban Mumjiev and Valentin Popescu.
The girls’ volleyball team — second place at the National Junior Championship.
Consistent winners locally and nationally.
Affiliated with the Romanian Volleyball Federation, Junior Women category.
Volleyball coordinator, with consistent competition results.
Winners of the Bucharest stage and qualifiers for the final tournament at the Hagi Academy.
Winners of the Bucharest High School Cup year after year.
Players consistently watched by the major clubs, especially FC Steaua Bucharest.
Deputy Head, and former director of the FC Steaua junior centre.
Our students’ most important results
The first edition of a new national junior judo competition, run with the support of CSA Steaua. Over 300 competitors from across the country.
🥋 JudoStrong results at the National Junior Championship, held in Satu Mare and Bacău.
🥋 JudoThe girls’ volleyball team finished second at the U19 National Championship.
🏐 VolleyballOur wrestlers produced remarkable results at the Romanian Cup.
🤼 WrestlingOur tennis players shone at the national junior competitions.
🎾 TennisThe football team competed in Bucharest’s Liga 4, giving young players valuable match experience.
⚽ FootballTwo-time European champion Andreea Chițu becomes coordinator of the National Olympic Junior Training Centre at Mircea Eliade.
🥋 JudoOur graduate Alina Dumitru won Olympic gold in judo at Beijing, in the 48 kg category.
🥋 JudoThe legendary Măricica Puică won Olympic gold over 3000m and bronze over 1500m.
🏃 Atletism"Learn for yourself, fight for your dream, and never forget that you alone are responsible for the path you choose."
