The inaugural International Chemistry Olympiad, named after the renowned scholar Abu Rayhan Beruni, concluded in Khiva (Uzbekistan) with great success.

The event witnessed the participation of a talented young generation, showcasing their knowledge and skills in the field of chemistry.

The Vietnamese delegation to the Olympiad. Photo: VNA

Vietnam took the lead at the first Abu Reikhan Beruniy International Chemistry Olympiad after all of its eight students won medals, including four golds and four silvers, VNA citied the announcement of the Ministry of Education and Training and the Vietnam Chemistry Association.

The four golds were earned by Do Phu Quoc from Quang Nam province’s Le Thanh Tong High School for Gifted Students, Nguyen Nguyen Hai and Le Quang Truong from Nghe An province’s Phan Boi Chau High School for Gifted Students, and Nguyen Huu Tien Hung from Bac Ninh province’s High School for Gifted Students.

The silver medals went to Truong Bao Ngoc from Bac Ninh province’s High School for Gifted Students, Hoang Tien Cuong from Nam Dinh province’s Le Hong Phong High School for Gifted Students, Tran Duc Anh from High School for Gifted Students of the University of Science under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and Giap Vu Son Ha from Bac Giang province’s High School for Gifted Students.

The daughter of the President of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva congratulated the participants and winners of the first international Chemistry Olympiad.

Two Nghe An students won Gold Medals at the Abu Reikhan Beruniy International Chemistry Olympiad. Source: Nghe An newspaper

The competition, designed for students under 18 years old, was organised by the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Khorezm region every two years starting from 2023. The jury panel consisted of academicians, professors, and experienced specialists from both Uzbekistan and foreign countries.

In the first round, students undertook a theoretical examination consisting of seven tests within a 5-hour timeframe. In the second round, they engaged in a practical examination lasting three hours.

This year, the competition was held from June 11-17, with the participation of 15 countries such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, India, Vietnam, Algeria, Brazil, Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Oman.

The Vietnamese delegation ranked above strong teams such as Russia, Uzbekistan, Brazil, India and Turkey.

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