Bulgarian students won 4 medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad

19.07.2026 | Bulgarians worldwide

Gold, silver, and two bronze medals for Bulgaria at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Tashkent. Meet the talented students who brought glory to our country.

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Bulgarian international success in Tashkent

Four Bulgarian students achieved exceptional success at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The national talents won one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals in competition with 320 participants from 84 countries.

Who are the medalists?

"Your successes are proof that talent, hard work, and perseverance can turn dreams into real achievements," noted the organizers when sending off the teams.

The team leaders are Assoc. Prof. Dr. Donka Tasheva and Svetoslav Anachkov from the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". The success is further proof of the high level of natural science preparation in Bulgaria.