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Vietnam hosts 19th International Astronomy Olympiad

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Vietnam hosting hosts 19th International Astronomy Olympiad

Hanoi, Vietnam, prepared to host hosted the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in 2026. The event was organized by the Hanoi Department of Education and Training in coordination with various ministries and the IOAA International Council, with primary activities centered 2026 at Phenikaa University. Plans for the competition included theoretical exams, data analysis, telescope observations, and planetarium sessions for approximately 320 students from 67 teams representing 66 countries and territories. The event was expected to host around 490 international delegates. The competition officially opened at Phenikaa University, marking This edition marked the first time Vietnam has hosted the event. It event and was noted as the largest in the competition’s history. history, featuring 67 teams and approximately 320 contestants representing 66 countries and territories. During the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Lê Tiến Châu stated emphasized that science science, technology, and technology innovation are strategic top national priorities for Vietnam and noted Vietnam. He stated that hosting the IOAA is a step toward nurturing young talent and connecting Vietnamese youth with the international scientific community, noting that the event demonstrates the “growing trust of the international scientific community in Vietnam.” In addition to the competition, which included theoretical exams, data analysis, and telescope observations, the event highlighted Vietnam’s broader investments in space science, such as Earth-observation satellites and observatories in Hoa Lac and Khanh Hoa. Professor Aniket Sule, Chair of the IOAA Committee, also attended the ceremony, which served as a forum for young scientists to foster cross-cultural connections through science.

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