Romania’s delegation won five medals at the International Junior Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad in Thailand

Romania’s delegation won five medals at the International Junior Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad, held from November 1–8, 2026, in Thailand. The results were announced on Sunday, November 8, after the awards ceremony held at Ubon Ratchathani University.

Romania won two gold medals, earned by Ioan Claudiu Pitic and Șerban Mihai Brîndescu. Carla Teodora Dobre and Filip Sebastian Nacu were awarded silver medals, while Tudor Constantinescu won the bronze medal.

The international competition brought together 157 participants from 25 countries, including 104 students under the age of 16, according to information published by the Ucenicul Astronom Association.

The event is dedicated to students passionate about astronomy and astrophysics, giving them the opportunity to test their knowledge in an international setting. The performance of Romania’s delegation highlights the students’ level of preparation and represents another important achievement for Romanian education in the field of science.