Georgia’s national team has won two bronze medals at the European Junior Olympiad in Informatics (EJOI 2026), further strengthening the country’s growing reputation in competitive programming. At the international competition, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, Georgian students Dimitri Shengelia and Richard Barbakadze proudly represented the nation and secured bronze medals.
For TBC, this achievement is another powerful example of its long-standing belief that education is the greatest investment in the future. Guided by the principle that education is victory, TBC provides people of all ages across Georgia with free and equal access to high-quality educational opportunities, helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.
Bronze medalist Dimitri Shengelia is a 10th-grade student at the First Experimental Public School and a student of the Mziuri Information Technology Center. Richard Barbakadze is a 9th-grade student at Vladimir Komarov Tbilisi Physics and Mathematics Public School No. 199 and also studies at the Mziuri Information Technology Center.
Their success is the result of determination, talent, and a structured training programme delivered through the Georgia Tech Olympiads Hub. This year marked an important milestone with the formation of Georgia’s first-ever national team in the EJOI age category. Following a nationwide selection process, team members completed an intensive 20-day training programme that culminated in international success. The team was mentored by Professor Giorgi Mandaria, with Bakar Gamezardashvili serving as assistant mentor.
As the main supporter of the Tech Olympiads, TBC, together with the Business and Technology University (BTU), systematically promotes STEM education through the Georgia Tech Olympiads Hub. The initiative focuses on identifying talented young people, preparing them for international competitions, and strengthening Georgia’s presence at leading European and global technology Olympiads. The Hub oversees the selection, training, and ongoing support of Georgia’s national teams competing on the international stage.
More than 100 young programmers from over 25 countries participated in EJOI 2026. Georgia was represented by a team of four students, and the country’s two bronze medals once again demonstrate that sustained investment in technology education leads to international recognition and success.
Georgia’s outstanding performance at the European Junior Olympiad in Informatics reinforces the idea that education is victory. By continuing to invest in educational initiatives and nurturing young talent, TBC is helping build the next generation of Georgia’s technology leaders.
