Sergiu Toma

Sergiu Toma is a Moldovan-born Emirati judoka and Olympic medalist who has competed for both Moldova and the United Arab Emirates. He is known for his bronze medal achievement at the 2016 Rio Olympics. After securing an historic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, Sergiu Toma became a celebrated Emirati judoka, a significant milestone that marked the United Arab Emirates’ first Olympic medal in Judo. Competing in the highly competitive 81 kg category, Toma demonstrated exceptional skill by defeating formidable opponents, including Japan’s Takanori Nagase to reach the semi-finals, and ultimately securing his podium finish by overcoming Matteo Marconcini.

The year 2013 proved to be particularly fruitful, as he secured gold medals at the IJF Grand Prix events in Ulaanbaatar, Qingdao, and Abu Dhabi, alongside a bronze at the IJF Grand Slam Baku. Toma consistently added to his impressive medal tally throughout subsequent years. In 2014, he claimed a silver medal at the IJF Grand Slam Tokyo and a bronze at the IJF Grand Slam Abu Dhabi. The following year, 2015, saw him earn a bronze at the World Masters Rabat, a gold at the IJF Grand Prix Tashkent, and two silver medals at the IJF Grand Slam Abu Dhabi and the IJF Grand Prix Samsun.

His momentum continued into 2016, with a gold medal at the IJF Grand Slam Abu Dhabi and a bronze at the IJF Grand Prix Samsun, setting the stage for his career-defining Olympic bronze in Rio. Across his decorated career, Toma has demonstrated unwavering dedication, culminating in an extensive collection of medals across prestigious international competitions.