Romania clinches one gold and four silver medals in the 2025 International Physics Olympiad competition
In the heart of Paris, France, the 2025 International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) played host to a remarkable achievement by the Romanian team. The team, consisting of five talented students, made a significant impact at the prestigious event, winning multiple medals and special prizes.
The Romanian team was led by Delia Davidescu, a teacher at the International Theoretical High School of Informatics in Bucharest. The school, known for nurturing intellectual prowess, produced several medalists and special prize winners for the team. The Vasile Alecsandri National College in Galați also contributed to the team's success.
Ionuț Gabriel Stan, a standout student from the International Theoretical High School of Informatics, was the star of the show. He not only won a gold medal but also secured two special prizes - the Special Prize for the Best Result in the Experimental Test and the Special Prize for the Best Result from the European Union.
Mihai Bogdan Ciocârlan, Alexandru Condrea, Rareș Felix Tudose, and Mendel Emanuel Mendelsohn, all students from the International Theoretical High School of Informatics, also brought home silver medals.
The Romanian Ministry of Education announced the medalists and special prize winners on its Facebook page on Thursday evening, marking a proud moment for the country. The team's success at the IPhO, an annual event that attracts students from 87 countries, underscores the high calibre of Romanian physics education.
The 2025 IPhO, held between July 17 and 25, was one of the oldest and most prestigious international competitions dedicated to competitive physics. This year, 406 students participated in the event.
As one of the founding countries of the International Physics Olympiad, with the first edition taking place in 1967, Romania has a rich history in the competition. The team's success in Paris is a testament to this legacy and a promising sign for the future.
For those interested in learning more about the specific names and distinctions of the Romanian participants, consulting the official IPhO 2025 final report or the Romanian Physics Federation's announcements would be necessary. A photo of the Romanian team at the IPhO can be found on the Ministerul Educatiei Facebook page.
Sebastian Popescu, an associate professor and PhD at the Faculty of Physics of the "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iași, was also part of the Romanian team at the International Physics Olympiad. His presence further highlights the depth of Romanian physics talent and commitment to the field.
As we look forward to next year's IPhO, the Romanian team's performance serves as a beacon of inspiration for future participants. With the right support and dedication, there's no telling what heights Romanian physics students can reach.
Delia Davidescu, the team leader from the International Theoretical High School of Informatics, played a pivotal role in the school's education-and-self-development, producing several medalists and special prize winners in the science domain, including Ionuț Gabriel Stan, who excelled in sports by winning a gold medal and two special prizes.
In the midst of their remarkable achievements in sports and science, the Romanian team also found time to engage in activities beyond their academic pursuits, confirming their well-rounded education.
