Behind every major medal lies a great deal of hard work, discipline, and patience. The exceptional results achieved by the national team at the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (BMO 2026) held in Thessaloniki, Greece, are further proof that performance is built over time.
The mathematical geniuses on our team who have brought pride to Romania are:
- Gold Medal: Andrei Vila (Bucharest International Computer Science High School)
- Silver Medal: David-Vlad Marghidan (Bucharest International Computer Science High School)
- Bronze Medal: Mircea Maxim Rebengiuc (Tudor Vianu National Computer Science High School, Bucharest)
- Bronze Medal: Ștefan-Cătălin Savu (Ion Luca Caragiale National High School, Ploiești)
- Bronze Medal: Aida Mitroi (Bucharest International Computer Science High School)
- Bronze Medal: Alexandru Ciobotea (Bucharest International Computer Science High School)
This remarkable achievement reflects the students’ hard work, as well as the essential guidance provided by the team’s coordinating teachers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cătălin Gherghe (Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bucharest) as Team Leader and Professor Ovidiu Șontea (Tudor Vianu National College, Bucharest) as Deputy Leader.
For many students, math can sometimes seem difficult or tedious. However, the examples set by those who reach international competitions show that perseverance can turn passion into top results. Young people need to see such examples more often to understand that progress is possible when you keep learning and working hard.
Smarval supports education, achievement, and the people who demonstrate that the future is built through dedication and commitment.