Students from PGIM - Pazardzhik to represent Bulgaria at the European Statistics Olympiad

Students from PGIM - Pazardzhik have once again proven that they are among the elite young statisticians in the country. After a fiercely contested competition and demonstration of analytical skills, our students have earned the right to defend the honor of Bulgaria in the European phase of the European Statistics Olympiad (ESO) 2026.

The Path to Success

This year's edition of the Olympiad began with impressive participation from 535 teams across the country, divided into two age categories:

• Category A: students from grades 10-12;
• Category B: students from grades 8-9.

PGIM participated in the prestigious forum with 6 teams, under the expert guidance of Mrs. Albena Galabina and Mrs. Milena Galabina. Already in the first round, our representatives declared their ambitions, ranking in top positions with a maximum score of 100 points.

The Decisive Battle in Sofia

The high level of preparation in mathematics and IT led two of our teams to the TOP 5 (other teams were in the top 10) in the national second round, securing their participation in the final National Public Round. The event was held on March 28, 2026, in the emblematic hall of Hotel "Balkan" (Sheraton), Sofia.

The jury evaluating the projects consisted of leading experts in the field, chaired by Prof. Dr. Mihail Konchev, Deputy Chairman of the NSI. Before the authoritative jury and academic community, our finalists demonstrated enviable knowledge, critical thinking, and skills in interpreting complex data arrays.

The Winners Who Will Represent Bulgaria in Europe

After a fiercely contested presentation and precise evaluation, among the great winners who will represent our country at the European level is the team "FANTASTIK."

The pride of PGIM are:

• In Category A: team DREAM_TEAM - Yanislav Garkov, Petar Petrov, and Yoan Stavrev (10th "e" grade);
• In Category B: team FANTASTIK - Stefani Popova, Stefania Tonova, and Alexander Vasilev (9th "b" grade).

This success is further proof of the high quality of education at PGIM - Pazardzhik and the inexhaustible potential of our students and their mentors. We wish team "FANTASTIK" and their leaders inspiration and new heights in the upcoming European phase of the Olympiad!

Source: pzdnes.com