At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Moldovan judokas Adil Osmanov and Denis Vieru both achieved significant victories, winning bronze medals in their respective weight classes. Osmanov secured his medal in the 73 kg category after defeating Italy’s Manuel Lombardo, dedicating his success to his late father, while Vieru became the first Moldovan judoka to win an Olympic medal by defeating France’s Walide Khyar in the 66 kg category. Kazakhstan also performed well, with Gusman Kyrgyzbayev winning bronze in judo and Yeldos Smetov capturing gold, contributing to the country's total of three medals. Despite losses, including boxers Kamshybek Kunkabayev and Aslanbek Shymbergenov, Kazakhstan remains competitive with 80 athletes participating across 25 sports. The Olympic Games, running until August 11, feature over 10,500 athletes from 206 national committees, showcasing a wide array of sportsmanship and talent. Both Moldova and Kazakhstan have received strong support from their governments, with promises of significant financial rewards for their medalists.