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Iran ranks fourth in 54th Int’l Physics Olympiad
The competition, hosted by Isfahan University of Technology, saw over 200 students from 47 countries compete, IRNA wrote.
According to Mahmoud Bahmanabadi, advisor to the minister and head of the Physics Olympiad organizing committee, this year’s event was one of the best-organized in recent years, despite challenges.
He expressed satisfaction with the outcome, especially with Iran’s return to gold medal standing after a hiatus.
Iranian students have a strong track record in the International Physics Olympiad over the past four decades, having amassed 36 gold, 68 silver, and 39 bronze medals. The university previously hosted the event in
2007.
The 54th edition of the Olympiad witnessed a tight competition among the top teams, with China emerging as the winner with five gold medals.
Russia and Romania followed with impressive medal hauls, and Iran’s team showed significant improvement, climbing up from their previous ranking of 17th place.
Rajdeep Singh Rawat, the president of the International Physics Olympiad, praised the hosting of the event, stating that it fostered competition among young students and strengthened scientific ties between nations.
The 54th International Physics Olympiad began July 21, bringing together 198 gifted students from 46 countries for an intense competition.