Turkey wins record number of medals in international science olympiads

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that they reached the highest number of medals in history in international science olympiads this year, winning a total of 78 medals.

Historical Success in Olympiads

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated in a social media post that the young people who won 78 medals are a source of pride.

Reminding that Turkey first participated in international science olympiads in 1978 and won a bronze medal at that time, Kacır emphasized that 2026 is the period in which the most medals in their history have been won.

Degrees of TÜBİTAK-Supported Students

It was reported that students supported by TÜBİTAK achieved significant success in international science olympiads held in recent weeks.

At the 33rd Balkan Olympiad in Informatics held in Tirana, Albania, students won 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal.

Awards from International Competitions

At the 19th Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals were obtained.

At the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Hanoi, Vietnam, 2 silver, 2 bronze medals, and 1 honorable mention were won. Minister Kacır congratulated all the students who represented Turkey during this process.