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- Some 333 students from 90 countries to attend
RIYADH: The 56th edition of the International Chemistry Olympiad got underway in Riyadh on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The annual event is renowned as one of the largest international chemistry competitions for students in general education.
The IChO 2024 will bring together 333 students from 90 countries, who will be judged by 260 chemistry experts.
The event has been organized by King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education, and King Saud University. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation is the exclusive sponsor.
Competitors will challenge for 35 gold medals, 70 silvers and 110 bronzes, along with 10 honorary certificates. The final results will be announced on July 28.
Established in Prague in 1968, the event is hosted by a different country each year.
Saudi Arabia first attended as an observer in 2004 and 2005, and subsequently entered students in 2006 and 2007.
After observing again from 2008 to 2010, the Kingdom has been actively participating with students from 2011 to the present day.