Winning 5 international prizes at ‘2022 International Physics Olympiad’, KSA Physics Team continues its brilliance and achieves 3rd achievements within months
Ashraf AboArafe
The KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), represented by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity “Mawhiba”, achieved 5 medals and certificates in the “International Physics Olympiad 2022”, in its 52nd edition, which was held in Switzerland remotely, during the period from 10 to 18 July, with the participation of 368 students from 75 countries.
The student, Sadiq Al-Abbad (third grade of secondary school, from the Riyadh Education Department) won a silver medal, capping a training trip in talent, during which he received 2385 training hours, and the student Jawad Al-Saif (third secondary grade, from the Eastern Education Department) won a bronze medal, after intensive preparation. During which he received 2,385 training hours, and the student Lama Al-Ahdal (3rd grade of secondary school, from the Education Department) achieved a bronze medal, after a long journey of work during which she received 2,385 training hours, and the student Hussein Qadah (secondary secondary school, from the Jeddah Education Department) received a certificate of appreciation. After serious preparation, during which he received 1,775 training hours, the student, Muhammad Al-Barakat (secondary secondary school, from the Eastern Education Department) won a certificate of appreciation, after intensive preparation, during which he received 1,775 training hours.
The Secretary-General in charge of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity “Mawhiba” Dr. Amal Al-Hazaa commended the support of the wise leadership of the people of the country, which resulted in this uniqueness and excellence among developed countries in international forums and competitions, congratulating the Ministry of Education, students, their families, schools, and teachers, for what has been achieved. From Enjaz, wishing them more success.
She pointed out to His Excellency the Minister of Education, Dr. Hamad bin Muhammad Al Al-Sheikh’s great and continuous support for Mawhiba and his talented and talented children from public education students, and his keenness to provide him with all the necessary means and capabilities for the success of the fruitful partnership between the Ministry and Mawhiba, and to transfer it to wider horizons; In order to empower Saudi talents and ascend the podiums.
Dr. Al-Hazaa indicated that this win reflects the strategic and integrated partnership, and the concerted efforts between Mawhiba and its partners (Ministry of Education, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology “KAUST” and their strategic partners) to achieve achievements and win international awards, achieve the initiatives and goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and continue the path to make the Kingdom among the The top 20 countries in the world in terms of education and qualifications.
She said: “This achievement is the third in a few months for the Saudi Physics Team, which gave the country a global award in the Asian Physics Olympiad 2022 last May, which was held remotely in India, and 3 international awards in the North Baltic Olympics 2022 hosted by Estonia in April. Past”.
She praised this great national achievement, which raised the Kingdom’s name in one of the most important international scientific competitions. The Kingdom’s participation, represented by the “Mawhiba” Foundation and the Ministry of Education, in international competitions and forums, comes as part of a complete journey and an integrated system in the Mawhiba Foundation, called “The Talented Student Journey”, which includes several initiatives, including: Mawhiba classes, enrichment summer programs, academic and research programs, and programs Apprenticeship, innovation and enrollment in world-renowned universities, offering after school. In the summer, with this achievement, the Kingdom raised its balance of Olympic prizes to 39 prizes, including medals and certificates of appreciation. The Saudi Physics Team in the International Physics Olympiad represented a team of five male and female students, after intensive training internally and externally, spanning thousands of hours, at the hands of a group of Saudi and foreign experts, which included seasonal forums, intensive training, and tests aimed at determining the level; To participate in international competitions.
