Turkey reaches record number of medals in international science olympiads
According to a statement by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Turkey has broken a record for medals in international science competitions.
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that Turkey reached a total of 78 medals in international science olympiads this year, marking a record in the country's history.
Details of the Historical Record
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır shared Turkey's achievements in international science olympiads with the public through his social media account. Emphasizing that the results achieved by the youth are a source of pride, the minister stated that 2026 is the most successful period in the country's history in terms of medal count.
History of the Competitions
Recalling that Turkey first participated in international science olympiads in 1978 and won a bronze medal at that time, Kacır drew attention to the great progress made over the passing years.
Balkan Olympiad in Informatics Success
At the 33rd Balkan Olympiad in Informatics held in Tirana, Albania, TÜBİTAK-supported Turkish students won a total of 4 medals: 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze.
Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics Degrees
At the 19th Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, national team students achieved a significant rank with 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.
Astronomy and Astrophysics Achievements
At the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics held in Hanoi, Vietnam, students won 2 silver and 2 bronze medals, along with 1 honorable mention.