Romania earns gold and three other medals at 2026 International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan

Romanian students won four medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 10‑19 July 2026. Matei Gabriel Ursachescu (Colegiul Național B. P. Hasdeu, Buzău) secured the gold medal, while Mihnea Gabriel Alexe (Colegiul Național de Informatică Tudor Vianu, Bucharest) and Mihai Stanciu (Colegiul Național Moise Nicoară, Arad) each won silver medals. Tudor Ștefan Anghel (Colegiul Național B. P. Hasdeu, Buzău) earned a bronze medal. The team’s preparation combined theoretical and practical training by faculty from the University of Bucharest’s Faculty of Chemistry, and the delegation was coordinated by Prof. dr. Daniela Bogdan (Colegiul Național Sf. Sava, Bucharest) and Conf. univ. dr. Mihaela Matache. The Ministry of Education and Research highlighted its support for covering participation fees, travel costs and accommodation for the national team.