Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Council Tran The Cuong praised the team's results and noted that the competition held in Russia was highly challenging, especially in physics and astronomy where many strong countries took part.
Overview of the event.
He said the Hanoi team overcame long travel, time zone differences and security concerns related to the conflict while still ensuring safety during the competition. All six students winning medals, including three silver and three bronze, is an achievement the city is proud of.
From these results, Cuong highlighted Hanoi's direction of developing high-quality education that aligns with international standards. The city has assigned the education sector to study a model to develop Hanoi Amsterdam High School for the Gifted into an internationally accredited school with integrated programs, qualified teachers and a modern learning environment, while also expanding opportunities for students from other specialized schools.
He also said Hanoi will host the International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2026. Students who have competed and won international awards will be invited to support the preparation and organization of the event to help ensure its success.
Cuong congratulated the students and emphasized that this is only the beginning of their academic and professional journeys. He also announced that on December 9 Hanoi will be recognized by UNESCO as a Global Learning City, which will motivate the city's education sector to continue innovating and strengthening its leadership.
Overview of the event.
The 2025 International Junior Science Olympiad took place from November 23 to December 2. The competition brought together 122 students and nearly 150 professors, scientists and teachers from 24 countries and territories, including strong performers in natural sciences such as Russia and India.
Hanoi's team consisted of six students from Hanoi Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. They completed three exams, including a practical test, a multiple-choice test and a theory test. The exam questions were designed by a respected international academic committee made up of leading scientists and professors from several countries.
The IJSO exam was recognized for its high demands in reasoning, analysis, creativity and scientific skills. The awards included fourteen gold medals, twenty-five silver medals and thirty-six bronze medals, with only 61.5 percent of participants receiving medals.
All six members of Hanoi's team earned medals, including three silver medals won by Do Bao Trang, Hoang Khoi Nguyen and Tran Ngoc Hung, and three bronze medals won by Nguyen Dong Quan, Trinh Nguyen Hung and Do Manh Hung.