Saudi Arabia wins 4 international awards at 2026 Biology Olympiad in Lithuania

Saudi Arabia achieved significant success at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2026) held in Vilnius, Lithuania, securing four international awards. The event, which ran from July 12 to 19, saw participation from 312 students representing 80 countries.

The Saudi team's accolades included a silver medal awarded to Taha Arshad Kadwani from the Jeddah Education Department. Two bronze medals were won by Hamza Mohammed Baissa from the Riyadh Education Department and Elias Fawzi Asloub from the Jeddah Education Department. Additionally, Faisal Saad Al-Abdullatif from the Riyadh Education Department received a certificate of appreciation.

This latest accomplishment brings Saudi Arabia's total international awards in the Biology Olympiad to 19, comprising 5 silver medals, 9 bronze medals, and 5 certificates of appreciation. The Kingdom's participation in the Olympiad is a collaboration between the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and the Ministry of Education. This marks the fifth time Saudi Arabia has competed in the event, reinforcing its presence in international science competitions.