Training Squad

Iulian Ciobanu

  • Birthdate: July 29, 1983
  • Hometown: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
  • Residence: Montréal, Québec
  • Class: BC4

Iulian Ciobanu burst on to the boccia scene in 2015, making the national team just one year after taking up the sport. Iulian has played a key role in BC4 Pairs play in recent years, competing alongside teammate Alison Levine. His calm exterior and poise on court have made him a strong member of the team. Iulian attended the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games where he competed in individual and pairs play. He just recently went undefeated at the Montréal World Boccia Cup in both the individual and pairs event!

2015

  • Canadian Championships – Bronze (Individual)
  • BISFed Montréal Americas Team/Pairs Championships – Gold (Pairs)

2016

  • Canadian Championships – Silver (Individual)
  • BISFed Montréal World Open – Silver (Pairs)

2017

  • Canadian Championships – Silver (Individual) and Gold (Pairs)
  • BISFed Montréal Regional Open Championships – Gold (Individual & Pairs)
  • BISFed Kansas City World Open – Bronze (Pairs)
  • BISFed Bangkok World Open – Bronze (Pairs)

2019

  • Lima Parapan American Games – Bronze (Pairs)
  • BISFed São Paulo America Regional Championships – Bronze (Pairs)
  • BISFed Póvoa World Open – Gold (Pairs)

2021

  • World Boccia São Paulo Americas Regional Championships – Gold (Pairs)

2022

  • World Boccia Póvoa European World Cup – Bronze (Pairs)
  • World Boccia Rio de Janeiro World Championships – Bronze (Pairs)

2023

  • World Boccia Montréal World Cup – Gold (Individual & Pairs)
  • World Boccia Santiago Challenger – Bronze (Individual) and Silver (Pairs)
  • World Boccia Fortaleza Cup – Silver (Individual)
  • World Boccia Santiago Parapan Ams – Bronze (Individual) and Gold (Pairs)