Kyrgyz Student Wins First Physics Olympiad Medal in Europe

Askar Abdiyev, a 12th-grade student from the AIMS international school, has made history by winning a bronze medal at the 10th European Physics Olympiad (EuPhO 2026). This achievement is particularly significant as it marks the first time a representative from the Kyrgyz Republic has received an award at this highly respected international event.

The competition, held from June 12 to 16, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden, saw 199 students from 41 countries participating. Participants tackled challenging theoretical and experimental physics problems. Abdiyev's success highlights the growing strength of physics education in Kyrgyzstan.

Adding to the historic achievement, 11th-grade student Aytegin Emilbekov from the "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" school was awarded an Honourable Mention. This recognition is also a first for Kyrgyzstan in the European Physics Olympiad, further underscoring the nation's emerging talent in science.

The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic congratulated the medalists, their mentors, and the team leader on this "historic achievement," expressing wishes for continued success on the international stage. The team leader for Kyrgyzstan was Duyshоn Satybaldyev, with coaches Chyntеmir Sabyrov and Ulukbek Аjybayev training Abdiyev, and Andrey Sidorenko and Turgunbek Omurkanov preparing Emilbekov.