Turkmen schoolchildren won one silver and three bronze medals at the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad, held from 16th to 25th of July in Zurich (Switzerland).
In general, the performance of the national team, which represented Turkmenistan at the site of a major international Olympiad, brought four medals.
The owners of the coveted medals were the students of the Ashgabat specialized general education boarding school named after S. Turkmenbashy. A student of the 11th grade, Yhlas Jumayev, won a silver medal in a prestigious competition. Three bronze medals were awarded to Yakup Annaorazov and Begzada Annayev, pupils of the 11th grade, and Aygul Atajanova, a pupil of the 10th grade.
This year, about 350 schoolchildren from 89 countries of the world took part in the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad. The program of the Olympiad included practical and theoretical rounds. As a result of the competition, a total of 217 participants were awarded medals of various merits.
A major show among young chemists was held under the slogan «Let's find solutions together». According to the organizers, it contains a message to future generations of chemists who will have to make their professional contribution to solving the most important tasks related to climate change, the energy crisis, and the environment.
We add that the International Chemistry Olympiad dates back to 1968. In July next year, the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad is scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia.
