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Uzbekistan hosts International Olympiad in Informatics for first time

From Gazeta.uz · () English

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  • Uzbekistan is hosting the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics for the first time, with 386 schoolchildren from over 97 countries participating.
  • The event, held in Tashkent from August 9-16, involves over 900 participants including staff and guests, with Uzbekistan fielding a team of 8 students.
  • Preparations for the national team included training camps with international experts, and Uzbekistan secured the hosting rights in 2023.

Tashkent is hosting the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI-2026) for the first time, welcoming 386 schoolchildren from more than 97 countries. The event runs from August 9 to 16.

Over 900 people are expected to attend, including delegation leaders, coaches, international committee members, and guests. Uzbekistan's national team, comprised of 8 students, was selected after approximately 10 training camps organized since November 2025. Experts from Kazakhstan, Poland, and Romania participated in these preparatory sessions.

Uzbekistan secured the opportunity to host the prestigious competition in 2023 during the 35th IOI held in Szeged, Hungary. The IOI is an annual event where high school students worldwide compete in informatics, solving algorithmic problems. Each country typically sends a team of four contestants, accompanied by leaders and deputies.

The logo for IOI-2026 features the mythical Humo bird, designed with geometric shapes and binary digits representing the Olympiad's year and host country.

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