Türkiye sets new record at international science olympiads

Türkiye has achieved its highest-ever medal count at international science olympiads, winning 78 medals in 2026, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced.

In a statement shared on the NSosyal platform, Kacır highlighted the achievements of Turkish students competing in international science competitions, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency.

He recalled that Türkiye first participated in international science olympiads in 1978, when the country won a bronze medal.

“2026 has become the year in which we won the highest number of medals in our history at international science olympiads. Our young people, who earned 78 medals this year, have made us proud,” Kacır said.

The minister also highlighted recent achievements by students supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).

At the 33rd Balkan Olympiad in Informatics, held in Tirana, Albania, Turkish students secured two gold medals, one silver and one bronze.

Meanwhile, at the 19th Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Türkiye’s representatives won one silver and three bronze medals.

Turkish students also achieved success at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, earning two silver medals, two bronze medals and one honorable mention.

Kacır congratulated the students for their achievements and for representing Türkiye at international competitions.

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