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Hanoi hosts 16th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad

The 16th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) is taking place in Hanoi from November 26 to December 1.
Hanoi hosts 16th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad ảnh 1The 16th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) is taking place in Hanoi from November 26 to December 1.(Photo: imso.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – The 16th International Mathematics andScience Olympiad (IMSO) is taking place in Hanoi from November 26 to December1.

This is the first time the capital city has hosted such event.

The IMSO is an annual maths and science contest in English for primary studentsaround the world, with the goal of helping them reach their fullest potentialin maths and science. Participants of the contest are fifth and sixth gradersand not above 13 years old before November 26, 2019.

This year event, themed “Thinking – Innovation – Outstanding Skills”, drew theparticipation of 719 contestants from 24 countries and territories worldwide,including Cambodia, China, Bulgaria, Malaysia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, andthe Republic of Korea.

The 16th IMSO is divided into two groups, with Group A(International) having 352 international candidates, and Group B (Local) with 367students from 22 districts and towns in Hanoi.

The first IMSO wasorganized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia in 2003 with theparticipation of students from 11 countries. By 2011, the competition had expandedto many countries outside Indonesia. Since then, it has been held by the IMSOCommittee in every host country and has become a prestigious annualinternational competition./.
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