91 medals: Science Olympians of Uzbekistan are true heroes!

We usually boast a lot about our achievements in sports leagues, and almost everyone talks about it. So, what is Uzbekistan's position in the world academic ranking?

If we analyze the achievements of Uzbek students in various Olympiads between 2021 and 2024, we can observe a multiple increase in the number of medals. During this period, our students demonstrated even higher results in prestigious competitions and contributed to enhancing Uzbekistan's prestige on the international stage.

For example, in the 2021/2022 academic year, students won a total of 45 medals at prestigious international and regional Olympiads, in the 2022/2023 academic year - 69 medals, and in the 2023/2024 academic year - 91 medals.

Below, we will introduce in detail the results of students at the prestigious international Olympiads held in the 2023/2024 academic year.

65th International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

More than 600 talented young people from 110 countries of the world took part in this Olympiad. The Olympics were held in Bath, United Kingdom. At this Olympiad, our students won 5 medals (2 silver and 3 bronze).

For reference: Only 1 national team from each country is allowed to participate in these Olympiads.

Medal winners:

Ozobek Akhtamov - 10th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - bronze medal;

Rasulbek Gafforov - 9th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - bronze medal;

Madina Suyunova - 11th grade student of school No. 96 of Kitab district, Kashkadarya region - bronze medal;

Elbek Zohidjonov - 9th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - silver medal;

Tulkin Zhaylovov - 9th grade student of specialized boarding school No. 1 in Karshi, Kashkadarya region - silver medal.

54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)

About 400 students from 80 countries of the world took part in this Olympiad. The Olympics were held in Isfahan, Iran. At this Olympiad, the students of our country won 1 bronze medal.

Medal winner:

56th International Chemical Olympiad (IChO)

It was attended by 340 students from 87 countries of the world. The Olympics were held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Young and talented students of our country also took part in this Olympiad and won 4 medals (1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze).

Medal winners:

Rakhimov Daler - 10th grade student of the specialized school named after Abu Ali ibn Sina - gold medal;

Bahadirov Akhror - 11th grade student of the specialized school named after Abu Ali ibn Sino - silver medal;

Abdullaeva Saida - 11th grade student of school No. 11 in Navoi city - silver medal;

Mukhammadov Mirjakhon - 10th grade student of the specialized school named after Abu Ali ibn Sina - bronze medal.

The results of the students of the national team of Uzbekistan in regional international Olympiads are not bad. Our students also won many medals at these Olympiads. Below are the results.

For information: 1 or more national teams from each country are allowed to participate in these Olympiads.

20th International Youth Olympiad in Natural Sciences

This Olympiad was held from 1 to 10 December 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. At this international Olympiad, 308 talented students from 56 countries tested their knowledge in chemistry, biology and physics. In it, Uzbek students won 3 silver and 2 bronze medals.

Medal winners:

Rakhimov Daler - a student of the specialized boarding school named after Abu Ali ibn Sina - silver medal;

Mamadaliyev Javokhir - a student of the Presidential School in Tashkent - silver medal;

Yuldashev Murodbek - a student of school No. 74 in Uchtepa district of Tashkent city - silver medal;

Ashiraliev Nursultan - a student of the Presidential School in Jizzakh - bronze medal;

Erkinov Azizbek - a student of the specialized boarding school No. 1 of the Kushkupir district of the Khorezm region - bronze medal.

20th International Jautikov Olympiad

The Olympiad was held from January 7 to 13, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It was attended by 680 students from 16 countries of the world (286 students in mathematics, 194 students in physics, 200 students in computer science).

In this Olympiad, our students won 14 medals (2 gold, 3 silver and 9 bronze).

Medal winners:

Computer Science:

Asilbek Sunnatov - a student of the 10th grade of the Al-Khwarizmi specialized school in Tashkent city - gold medal;

Husanboy Mansuraliev - a student of the 11th grade of the Presidential School of Namangan region - silver medal;

Math:

Madina Suyunova - a student of the 11th grade of the 96th kindergarten of the Kitab district, Kashkadarya region - gold medal;

Asadbek Bobokulov - 1st year student of the S.Kh. Sirojiddinov Academic Lyceum, Chilanzar district, Tashkent city - silver;

Begzod Khoshimjonov - 11th grade student of the specialized school of the Marhamat district, Andijan region - silver;

Behruzbek Elmurodov - 10th grade student of school No. 21, Mirishkor district, Kashkadarya region - bronze medal;

Maqsadbek Egamberdiev - 10th grade student of the specialized school of the Bagat district, Khorezm region - bronze medal;

Asilbek Abdukayumov - 2nd year student of the Westminster Academic Lyceum, Tashkent city - bronze medal;

Elbek Zohidjonov - 9th grade student of the Al-Khwarizmi specialized school in Tashkent city - bronze medal;

Farkhod Ochilov - 11th grade student of the specialized school of the Karakul district, Bukhara region - bronze medal;

Nurmuhammad Otamurodov - 11th grade student of the specialized school of the Alat district, Bukhara region - bronze medal;

Ozodbek Akhtamov - 10th grade student of Al-Khwarizmi specialized school, Tashkent city - bronze medal;

Azizbek Mamajanov - 8th grade student of school No. 3 of Saykhunabad district, Syrdarya region - bronze medal;

Ozodbek Orifjonov - 10th grade student of school No. 3, Saykhunabad district, Syrdarya region - bronze medal.

9th Caucasus International Mathematics Olympiad

The Olympiad was held in Adygea, Russian Federation, from March 11 to 16, 2024. At the Olympiad, 4 of our students won 4 medals (1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze).

Medal winners:

Akhtamov Azad - Tashkent city, pupil of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, 10th grade - gold medal;

Zohidjonov Elbek - Tashkent city, pupil of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, 9th grade - silver medal;

Suyunova Madina - 11th grade student of the 96th general education school of the Kitab district, Kashkadarya region - bronze medal;

58th International Mendeleyev Olympiad

This Olympiad was held from April 20 to 26, 2024, in Shenzhen, China. The national teams of about 40 countries took part in it, and 6 of our students won 5 medals (1 silver and 4 bronze).

Medal winners:

Rakhimov Daler - a student of the specialized boarding school named after Abu Ali ibn Sina, 10th grade - silver medal;

Bahadirov Ahrorbek - ITMA Ibn Sino TIM, 11th grade student - bronze medal;

Abdullaeva Saida - Navoi region, No. 11 AFCHÖIM, 11th grade student - bronze medal;

Adhamov Elyorbek - ITMA Ibn Sino TIM, 10th grade student - bronze medal;

Mukhammadov Mirjakhon - ITMA Ibn Sino TIM, 10th grade student - bronze medal.

41st Balkan Mathematical Olympiad

The Olympiad was held from April 27 to May 2, 2024, in Varna, Bulgaria. In the Olympiad, in which the national teams of 22 countries took part, 6 of our students won 5 medals (2 silver and 3 bronze).

Medal winners:

Akhtamov Ozodbek Tulkinovich - 10th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - silver medal;

Boboqulov Asadbek Sayfiddin ugli - 1st year student of S.H.Sirojiddinov Academic Lyceum in Tashkent city - silver medal;

Gafforov Rasulbek Hamza ugli - 9th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - bronze medal;

Suyunova Madina Muhiddin qizi - 11th grade student of school No. 96 in Kitab district of Kashkadarya region - bronze medal;

Zohidjonov Elbek Elmurod ugli - 9th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - bronze medal.

Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad

On May 18, 2024, at this Olympiad, which was held remotely by the Chinese state, our student won 1 bronze medal.

Medal winner:

Asilbek Sunnatov - a student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - bronze medal.

28th Balkan Junior Math Olympiad

A total of 135 talented young people from foreign countries took part in the 28th Balkan Mathematics Olympiad among teenagers held in Antalya, Turkey, on June 25-30, 2024. According to the final results of the Olympiad, Uzbek students won 3 silver and 3 bronze medals.

Medal winners:

Ergashev Sarvarbek - a student of the 9th grade of the specialized school of the Marhamat district, Andijan region - silver medal;

Anvarov Javokhir - 8th grade student of secondary school No. 3 of Angor district of Surkhandarya region - silver medal;

Mamajonov Azizbek - 8th grade student of secondary school No. 3 of Sayhunabad district of Syrdarya region - silver medal;

Abdulaziz Radjabov - 8th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad Al-Khwarizmi, Tashkent city - bronze medal;

Ikrom Khasanov - 9th grade student of secondary school No. 68 of Guzar district of Kashkadarya region - bronze medal;

International German Olympiad

More than 100 talented students from 62 countries took part in the Olympiad, which was held in Göttingen, Germany, from 16 to 22 July 2024. In it, our student won 1 gold medal.

Medal winner:

Rayyona Ibragimova, 10th grade student of school No. 4, Andijan city - gold medal.

International Economics Olympiad

The Olympiad was held from July 22 to 31, 2024, in Hong Kong, China. More than 250 gifted students from 52 countries took part in it. At the International Economic Olympiad, our student won 1 bronze medal.

Medal winner:

Jasurbek Rizokulov - a student of the Presidential School in Karshi - bronze medal.

International Math Competition

This competition was held in India from 26 to 31 July 2024. The 32 students who participated in it won 18 medals (3 gold, 4 silver and 11 bronze).

Medal holders in the senior team (Key Stage III):

Akhtamov Ozodbek - 10th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - gold medal;

Boboqulov Asadbek - 1st year student of Sirojiddinov Academic Lyceum in Tashkent city - gold medal;

Zohidjonov Elbek - a student of the 9th grade of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - silver medal;

Gafforov Rasulbek - 9th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - bronze medal;

Junior team (Key Stage II):

Mahkamova Dildora - Tashkent city, Almazar district, schoolchildren of the ITMA, 7th grade - gold medal;

Ostonov Bakhtiyor - Bukhara region, Karakul district ITMA Institute, 7th grade student - silver medal;

Amonov Mehmonbek - Bukhara region, Karakul district, ITMA Institute, 8th grade student - bronze medal;

Mamajanov Azizbek - 8th grade student of school No. 3, Saykhunabad district, Syrdarya region - bronze medal;

Also, 10 of the students who voluntarily participated on the initiative of their parents and teachers successfully participated and were awarded as follows.

Medal holders in the senior team (Key Stage III):

Aslonov Asadbek - Navoi Karakul Institute - 11th grade student - silver medal;

Diyorov Davronbek - 9th grade student of school No. 48 of Kattakurgan district, Samarkand region - bronze medal;

Rasulov Muhammadali - Bukhara region, Karakul district, ITMA IMI, 8th grade student - bronze medal;

Radjabov Abdulaziz - 8th grade student of the specialized school named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi - bronze medal;

Norkulov Zufar - 8th grade student of school No. 45, Guzar district, Kashkadarya region - bronze medal;

Winners of the junior team medal (Key Stage II):

Kamolov Kamronbek - Bukhara city, student of the 6th grade of the 35th State Pedagogical University - silver medal;

Olimboyev Muhammad - a student of the 6th grade of the Presidential School of the city of Gulistan - bronze medal;

Sattorov Abbas - Bukhara region, Karakul district, NIISA, 7th grade student - bronze medal;

Ubaydullaev Umarbek - 6th grade student of Sergeli Institute of Physical Culture, Tashkent city - bronze medal;

Mardonov Muhammadshah - Bukhara region, Karakul district, ITMA Institute, 6th grade student - bronze medal.

International Biology Olympiad named after Abu Ali ibn Sina

This Olympiad was held in Bukhara from June 9 to 14, 2024. It was attended by 120 talented young people (30 teams) from 19 countries of the world. At the international Olympiad, our students won 12 medals (3 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze).

Medal winners:

Sharifov Golibjon - gold medal;

Akhtamova Mehrangiz - gold medal;

Chorikulova Parvina - gold medal;

Yakubjonov Abdurahman - silver medal;

Kurbanboyev Sardor - silver medal;

Kudratova Mashhura - silver medal;

Gafurova Rayhona - bronze medal;

Ozodov Kamoliddin - bronze medal;

Sharipova Asalhon - bronze medal;

Ashiraliev Nursultan - bronze medal;

Tuymuradova Dilnoza - bronze medal;

International Mathematics Olympiad in Turkmenistan

On March 25-30, 2024, the team of Uzbekistan, which participated in the International Mathematical Olympiad in Arkadağ, Turkmenistan, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Turkmen poet Makhtumkuli Firogi, won 2 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze medals.

Medal winners:

Ortikov Yusufjon - 11th grade student of a specialized school in the Karakul district of the Bukhara region - gold medal;

Egamberganov Maqsadbek - a 10th-grade student of a specialized school in the Bagat district of the Khorezm region - gold medal;

Achilov Farhod - a 11th-grade student of a specialized school in the Karakul district of the Bukhara region - a silver medal;

Mamatov Murodjon - a student of the 9th grade of a specialized school in the Karakul district of the Bukhara region - silver medal;

Rustamov Anvar - 9th grade student of a specialized school in the Karakul district of the Bukhara region - bronze medal;

Tairov Tohirjon - a 7th grade student of a specialized school in the Yangiarik district of the Khorezm region - bronze medal;

Mukhamedov Mirshod - 11th grade student of the Presidential School in Bukhara - bronze medal;

Bafoev Ulug'khoja - 9th grade student of school No. 46 in Jondor district of Bukhara region - bronze medal;

Durdiev Khushnudbek - 10th grade student of school No. 10 of the Alat district of the Bukhara region - bronze medal.

For reference: The 36th International Informatics Olympiad (IOI) will be held from September 1 to 8, 2024 in Alexandria, Egypt. The International Geography Olympiad (iGeo 2024) will be held on August 19-24, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.

For this reason, information about the results of this Olympiad is not recorded in the article. The article will be supplemented.