Saudi Arabia Wins 6 Medals at 65th International Mathematical Olympiad 2024
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia secured six medals at the 65th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2024, held from July 15 to 21 at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The annual competition featured teams of up to six contestants, who attempted to solve three complex problems over two exams lasting 4.5 hours each on consecutive days.
Hadi Al-Aithan from the Al-Ahsa education department won a silver medal. Bronze medals were awarded to Youssef Bakheet (Yanbu), Mohammed Rabie (Madinah), Muath Al-Qahtani (Eastern Province), and Ahmed Al-Shehri (Riyadh). Mohammad Al-Ghamdi from the Eastern Province received a certificate of appreciation.
The Saudi Arabia team participated under the auspices of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and the Ministry of Education. This participation is part of the Mawhiba International Olympiad program, one of 20 initiatives offered annually based on advanced curricula and other development programs. These initiatives provide gifted students with opportunities to develop their skills in collaboration with local and international partners, according to the SPA.
With these latest achievements, Saudi Arabia has now won a total of 77 awards at the annual competition, including 12 silver medals, 46 bronze medals, and 19 certificates of appreciation.
