Vietnamese Students Win Four Medals at Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad 2026 in Uzbekistan
Hanoi, The Gulf Observer: All four Vietnamese students competing at the second Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad (FIPhO 2026) in Uzbekistan have returned with medals, Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training announced on Saturday.
The team won one gold, two silver and one bronze medal, placing Vietnam fourth among the 15 participating countries and territories, behind only Russia, China and the host nation, Uzbekistan.
Lê Bá Tuấn Việt of the High School for Gifted Students under Hà Nội University of Science, Việt Nam National University, won the gold medal. Silver medals went to his schoolmate Trương Bá Chí Thành and to Tăng Hạo Nhiên of Quốc Học-Huế High School for the Gifted in the central city of Huế. Lê Hồng Nhân of Lam Sơn High School for the Gifted in the central province of Thanh Hóa won the bronze medal.
This year’s Olympiad was held in the historic city of Samarkand from October 10 to 17 and brought together 107 contestants. The competition had two main components, a theoretical examination and an experimental examination, each lasting five hours and held on a separate day.
According to the ministry, the questions emphasised the application of physics to analyse, explain and solve problems drawn from real-world situations and modern science. The tasks were highly demanding, requiring participants to have a firm command of fundamental physical laws and principles as well as strong logical reasoning, analytical skills and the ability to apply knowledge across disciplines.
“The achievements of Vietnamese students at FIPhO 2026 reflect the hard work and determination of the students, the dedication and responsibility of their teachers, and the companionship, support and encouragement from their families and schools,” the ministry said.
The results further strengthen Vietnam’s record at international science Olympiads and highlight the growing academic exchange between Vietnam and Uzbekistan, which hosted the event in honour of the medieval astronomer and scholar Ahmad al-Farghani.
