BUCARAMANGA, Colombia: Saudi Arabia’s national physics team won five international awards at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Colombia, while the Kingdom also secured the right to host the prestigious global competition in 2027, marking another milestone in its drive to strengthen science education and international academic engagement.
The International Physics Olympiad, held in the Colombian city of Bucaramanga from July 4 to 12, brought together 381 secondary school students representing 87 countries.
With the latest achievement, Saudi Arabia’s cumulative record at the International Physics Olympiad now stands at eight silver medals, 26 bronze medals and 23 certificates of recognition, reflecting the Kingdom’s steadily improving performance in international science competitions.
The awards were earned following an extensive training program organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba). The students progressed through the National Science and Mathematics Olympiad before advancing to specialized training camps and intensive coaching under Saudi and international experts through the Mawhiba International Olympiad Program.
