Moldova competed at the World Games 2017 [1] in Wroclaw, Poland, from 20 July 2017 to 30 July 2017.
| Moldova at the World Games 2017 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | MDA |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Moldova |
| in Wroclaw, Poland 20 July 2017 – 30 July 2017 | |
| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| World Games appearances | |
| Sports | Men | Women | Total | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickboxing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| DanceSport | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Moldova has qualified at the 2017 World Games:
Moldova has qualified at the 2017 World Games:
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