Saudi Physics Team Wins Five International Awards at IPhO 2026 in Colombia

The Saudi Physics Team won five international awards at this year's International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, from July 4 to 12, with the participation of 381 students representing 87 countries.
 The achievement follows an advanced training journey undertaken by the students through the Mawhiba International Olympiad Program. The journey began with participation in the National Science and Mathematics Olympiad (NSMO), followed by a series of specialized training camps and programs, culminating in an intensive training phase supervised by a select group of local and international experts.
 The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) stated that, with this achievement, the Kingdom's overall tally at the International Physics Olympiad has risen to eight silver medals, 26 bronze medals, and 23 certificates of recognition, adding to the Kingdom's growing record of success at international scientific competitions.