Turkey breaks medal record in international science olympiads
According to information shared by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, the highest annual number of medals in the country's history has been reached.
Turkey managed to break its historical annual medal record by winning a total of 78 medals in international science olympiads in 2026.
Details of the Historical Record
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced in a statement on his social media account that the highest number of medals since 1978, when Turkey first began participating in the olympiads, has been reached.
Development from 1978 to the Present
Turkey first participated in international science olympiads in 1978 and won a bronze medal that year. The 78 medals achieved over the intervening years have been recorded as the highest annual record of all time.
TÜBİTAK-Supported Successes
The successes achieved by students in international organizations attended in different countries in recent weeks have shown that TÜBİTAK-supported projects are bearing fruit.
Balkan Olympiad in Informatics
Competing on behalf of Turkey at the 33rd Balkan Olympiad in Informatics held in Tirana, Albania, the students succeeded in winning 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal.
Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics
At the 19th Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, young talents achieved 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.
Astronomy and Astrophysics Success
Students in the national team won 2 silver, 2 bronze medals, and 1 honorable mention award at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Congratulatory Message from Minister Kacır
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır congratulated all the young people who proudly waved the Turkish flag in international organizations and successfully represented the country.