Bac Giang awards outstanding students at international Olympiad

The People’s Committee of Bac Giang province has honoured three students who won gold medals at this year's International Olympiads.

All of them are students from Bac Giang High School for the Gifted. Than The Cong and Truong Phi Hung secured gold medals at the 2024 International Physics Olympiad, while Giap Vu Son Ha earned a gold medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2024. 

Addressing the ceremony, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, Le Anh Duong, said their outstanding academic performance not only continues the attainment of Bac Giang High School for the Gifted but also brings pride to Bac Giang, and contributes to the overall achievements of the country.

Since 2018, the provincial education sector has won 13 regional and international medals, reflecting relentless efforts of students and the schools in Bac Giang. They are shining examples for generations of students to emulate, teach well and study well, he said.

Duong asked local authorities, organisations, families, and society to continue supporting the education sector, including the dedicated teachers.

He called for a renewed focus on creating the best conditions for educational development and urged students to strive for even greater success.

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Many organisations and individuals hand over awards to encourage the students who won gold medals in this year’s International Olympiads. (Photo: VNA) 

The official asked the province's education department to launch a teaching and learning competition inspired by these exemplary students, and the Provincial Study Encouragement Association to intensify its efforts to promote education and talent.

In recognition of their achievements, Duong awarded Cong, Hung, and Ha with over 121 million VND (4,842 USD) each.

The Hanoi Science and Technology University granted a full scholarship to Ha. Many organisations and individuals also presented valuable gifts to the students.

Certificates of Merit and cash prizes were also awarded to Nguyen Van Doa, a physics teacher who trained the gold medal winners and Vuong Truong Son, a chemistry teacher who taught the gold-medal winning student./.

VNA

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