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Turkey participation in International Nuclear Science Olympi

Overview

Turkey participated in the 3rd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO-2026) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from August 2 to 9, marking its debut appearance in the competition. Following a nationwide selection process and intensive training conducted by the Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK) under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the Turkish high school delegation competed against approximately 120 contestants from 19 countries.

The training involved theoretical sessions in Istanbul and practical applications in Ankara. The Turkish team achieved significant success, with every participant placing in their respective categories. The delegation secured four medals: Ayaz Büyükterzi earned a gold medal for ranking in the top three overall, while Mert Karan, Barış Canbolat, and Ömer Akhan each received bronze medals.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar noted that the achievement demonstrates the competence of Turkish youth in nuclear sciences and the country's commitment to training future scientists.

Entities

Turkey · Turkey Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK) · TENMAK (Turkey Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Authority) · Istanbul Özel Bahçeşehir Fen ve Teknoloji Lisesi · Mert Andaç Kara

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] The success demonstrates Turkey's commitment to training future scientists. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Turkey participated in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) for the first time. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The competition was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from August 2 to August 9, 2026. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] 120 contestants from 19 countries participated in the event. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Ayaz Büyükterzi won a gold medal by placing in the top three in the general ranking. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Mert Karan, Barış Canbolat, and Ömer Akhan each won bronze medals in their respective branches. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Turkish team's preparation was coordinated by TENMAK under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The selection process for the team involved a two-stage examination followed by theoretical and applied training. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com

Timeline

9 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
Türkiye wins four medals in debut at Nuclear Science Olympiad
In its first appearance at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Jeddah, Türkiye won four medals: one gold by Ayaz Büyükterzi and three bronze medals won by Mert Karan, Barış Canbolat, and Ömer Akhan.
16 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Turkey to compete in International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Saudi Arabia
Turkey's first‑time competitor team, from Istanbul Bahçeşehir High School, trained in Ankara and will contest the INSO‑2026 in Jeddah (2‑9 Aug) aiming for medals.

Sources

aksam.com.tr · aksiyon.com.tr · benguturk.com · dunya.com · economy.pk · finansgundem.com · gazeteilksayfa.com · gazeterize.com · haber1.com · haber16.com · haberport.com · kks.ch · malatyaguncel.com · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · nigerianewspapers.com.ng · ticarihayat.com · welt-format.ch · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr

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