المملكة: The Saudi team achieves 5 awards at the International Physics Olympiad in Colombia

Realize Saudi Physics Team 5 International Awards in International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2026), which was held in the city of Bucaramanga, Republic of Columbia During the period from July 4 to 12, with the participation of 381 male and female students representing 87 countries.
The student Muhammad Abdul Rahman Al-Arfaj from the General Administration of Education in the Eastern Province won a silver medal, while Muhammad Mahmoud Al-Raml from the General Administration of Education in the Eastern Province, Reda Salem Al-Khamis from the General Administration of Education in Al-Ahsa Governorate, and Hussein Habib Al-Saleh from the General Administration of Education in the Riyadh Region each won 3 medals. Bronze.
While student Nasser Hisham Al-Sha’i from the General Administration of Education in the Riyadh region received a certificate of appreciation.

Advanced training trip

This achievement came after an advanced training trip that the students went through as part of the Mawhiba International Olympiad program, which began with participation in the National Science and Mathematics Olympiad. "We rise"passing through a series of specialized forums and training programs, reaching the stage of intensive training, under the supervision of an elite group of local and international experts.
The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity explained "talent"As a result of this participation, the Kingdom’s score in the International Physics Olympiad rose to 8 silver medals, 26 bronze medals, and 23 certificates of appreciation, in an achievement that is added to the series of successes recorded by the Kingdom in international scientific forums.

This achievement reflects the excellence of Saudi students and their ability to compete in one of the most prestigious international scientific competitions, and embodies the impact of the strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education in building a national system for discovering, nurturing, empowering, and preparing talented people. To compete globally in the fields of science and innovation.

Measuring understanding of physical concepts

The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) is one of the most prestigious global scientific competitions for secondary school students in the field of physics, as it combines theoretical and practical tests that measure a deep understanding of physical concepts, and the ability to analyze and experiment, and provides students with the opportunity to compete scientifically and exchange experiences with elite young talents from various countries of the world.

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