The Romanian women’s epee team won silver on Sunday at the World Cup competition in Legnano, Italy, after losing to Russia in the final, 30-42.

Romania’s team, consisting of Ana-Maria Popescu (CSA Steaua), Simona Gherman (CSA Steaua), Simona Pop (CSA Steaua), and Loredana Dinu (CS Dinamo), defeated Sweden in the quarterfinals with 45-37 and then beat France in the semifinals with 36-31.

The US team got the bronze after it defeated France with a score of 28-22.

In 2014, Romania also came second at the World Cup in Legnano, after losing to Estonia in the final, with a score of 29-33.

Romania women’s epee team claims sixth European title

Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com

(photo source: frscrima.ro)