# Romania and Moldova success at International AI Olympiad

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> Updated: 2026-08-12T18:10:56.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Students from Romania and the Republic of Moldova achieved notable success at the 2026 International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The Romanian delegation earned eight medals, consisting of three gold, two silver, and three bronze. This performance placed Romania fourth globally, ahead of countries such as the United States, Japan, and China.

Participating officially for the first time, the Republic of Moldova secured three medals: one silver and two bronze. The Moldovan medalists are students from the ‘Orizont’ Theoretical High School.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Romania and Moldova win medals at International AI Olympiad

Romanian and Moldovan students won multiple medals at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence in Kazakhstan, with Romania placing fourth globally.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-and-moldova-win-medals-at-international-ai-olympiad

### 2026-08-07: Romania and Moldova students medal at International AI Olympiad

Students from Romania and Moldova won multiple medals at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI 2026) in Astana, Kazakhstan, including three gold medals for the Romanian team.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-student-wins-gold-moldova-takes-silver-and-two-bronzes-at-international-ai-olympiad

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