Virgil Bălan
Virgil Bălan (born October 11, 1937 in Turtucaia , Romania (now Tutrakan , Bulgaria ), † January 4, 2008 ) was a Romanian table tennis coach .
Career
After graduating from the University of Craiova with a degree in history and geography , Bălan was a table tennis coach at Dinamo Craiova (1960–1970) and at CS Universitatea Craiova (1970–2004). In addition, he was the coordinator for all national teams in the Romanian table tennis association. In Craiova he looked after players like Mugurel Firanescu , Teodor Gheorghe , Mihai Bobocica , later Eugen Florescu , Radu Neagoe , Mircea Nicorescu and most recently Vasile Florea , Simion Crișan , Călin Toma and Cristian Tiugan , all of whom were European champions in the youth field.
Achievements and honors
- 14 consecutive national championship titles for men with CS Universitatea Craiova
- 18 Romanian cup wins with CS Universitatea Craiova
- 24 titles with junior teams
- 114 titles in singles and doubles
- 21 medals at European championships
- Awarded the title of Honored Coach in 1994
- Appointment as honorary citizen of Craiova
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bălan, Virgil |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Romanian table tennis trainer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 11, 1937 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Turtucaia , Romania (now Tutrakan , Bulgaria ) |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 4, 2008 |