Vietnam wins four medals at Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad

The Vietnamese student delegation achieved a 100% medal rate at the second Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad (FIPhO 2026), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 10 to 17. The team secured one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal, placing Vietnam fourth overall in the competition, following Russia, China, and the host nation, Uzbekistan.

Individual medalists include Le Ba Tuan Viet (Gold) from the High School for Gifted Students in Science, Truong Ba Chi Thanh (Silver) from the same school, Tang Hao Nhien (Silver) from Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted, and Le Hong Nhan (Bronze) from Lam Son High School for the Gifted.

The competition featured 107 contestants from 15 countries and territories. The exam, named after scientist Ahmad al-Fergani, tested students' ability to apply physics knowledge to modern scientific and practical problems through both theoretical and experimental components. The Vietnamese team was prepared and organized by the Hanoi National University of Education under the direction of the Ministry of Education and Training.