The 3rd International Mathematics Olympiad for school students has come to a close in Ashgabat. The closing ceremony took place at the Magtymguly Turkmen State University. This was reported by the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

A total of 170 school students took part in the competition: 58 from Turkmenistan and 112 from 10 countries, including Russia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, China, Belarus, Turkey, Iran, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.

At the end of the Olympiad, the Turkmen school students won 29 medals — 6 gold, 10 silver and 13 bronze — and took first place in the overall team standings. Second place went to the team from Uzbekistan (16 medals), and third to Tajikistan (15 medals).

The winners and prize-winners were presented with medals, certificates and commemorative gifts, including the book by the President of Turkmenistan, ‘Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy’ (Youth is the support of the Motherland). Representatives from the education sector, members of the jury, participants and their mentors spoke during the ceremony. It was noted that the Olympiad had served as a platform for exchanging experiences and supporting talented young people.

Foreign delegations thanked the Turkmen side for organising the event. The Olympiad concluded with a concert programme featuring creative ensembles from the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan.