Hong Kong students formed two teams to participate in the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad and the 53rd International Physics Olympiad, achieving remarkable results with a total of one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals in the former, and one gold, three silver, and one bronze medals in the latter.

The 64th International Mathematical Olympiad, hosted by Japan, took place from July 2 to July 13 and saw 618 students from 112 countries or regions participating. Hong Kong students secured a total of one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals, with the following achievements:

Gold Medal:
Chu Cheuk Hei (St. Paul’s Co-educational College)

Silver Medal:
Yiu Chun Hei (SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School)

Bronze Medals:
Sebastian Chase (The Harbour School)
Hsieh Chong Ho (Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School)
Kwan Yung Ho (Diocesan Boys’ School)
Ng Hok Lai (St. Paul’s Co-educational College)

In addition to the math competition, the 53rd International Physics Olympiad, also hosted by Japan, took place from July 10 to July 17 and featured 394 participants from 82 countries or regions. Hong Kong students also showcased their brilliance in this event, earning one gold, three silver, and one bronze medal. The achievements are as follows:

Gold medal:
Lam Chung Wang (St. Paul’s Co-educational College)

Silver medal:
Hui Pok Shing (Queen Elizabeth School)
Kwok Ching Yeung (S.K.H. Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School)
Liu Lincoln (Sha Tin College)

Bronze medal:
Kwok Tsz Yin (CNEC Christian College)