Phu Tho Student Wins Silver Medal at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

On the afternoon of October 4, at Phenikaa University (Hanoi), the Organizing Committee of the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026) held an award ceremony. Dinh Quang Dung, a 12th-grade student (Class 12A5) at Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted, Phu Tho Province, excellently won the Silver Medal.

Dinh Quang Dung, a 12th-grade student (Class 12A5) at Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted, Phu Tho Province, receives the Silver Medal from the Organizing Committee.

This marks the first time a Phu Tho student was selected to participate in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics and achieved high results.

IOAA 2026 was held in Hanoi from September 25 to October 5, featuring 309 outstanding contestants from numerous countries and territories. Candidates competed across theoretical examination, data analysis, telescope observation, planetarium test, and team competition rounds.

According to the Organizing Committee, in the individual competition categories, 51 candidates won Gold Medals, 48 won Silver Medals, 60 won Bronze Medals, and 22 received Honorable Mentions. The competition also awarded special prizes to candidates with prominent achievements in specific content rounds.

Leaders of the provincial Department of Education and Training present flowers to congratulate student Dinh Quang Dung.

Leaders of Vinh Phuc High School for the Gifted present flowers to congratulate student Dinh Quang Dung.

Dinh Quang Dung’s achievement represents a noteworthy milestone for Phu Tho students at an international competition in the field of astronomy and astrophysics, contributing to affirming the quality of the province’s specialized education.

IOAA 2026 was hosted by Vietnam for the first time, creating opportunities for Vietnamese students to exchange and compete with top international peers while spreading passion for science and STEM education.

Thuy Huong