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Three students win gold at 2026 International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

The competition concluded in Hanoi, with 312 students from 64 countries and territories participating.

Arjun Nair
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The 2026 International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad has concluded in Hanoi, Vietnam. 312 students from 64 countries and territories took part in the event.[1] This was the 19th running of the international olympiad. Alexandru-Ioan Jicu, Robert-Cristian Amariei and Teodor Bichir each won a gold medal at the competition.[2][3][4]
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  1. The 2026 International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad (IOAA) concluded in Hanoi, Vietnam, with 312 students from 64 countries and territories participating. · Báo Nhân Dân điện tửVietnam
  2. Alexandru-Ioan Jicu from Colegiul Național Gheorghe Vrănceanu in Bacău won a gold medal at the 19th International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad. · Jurnalul
  3. Robert-Cristian Amariei from Liceul Teoretic Sfântu Nicolae in Gheorgheni, Harghita county, won a gold medal at the 19th International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad. · Jurnalul
  4. Teodor Bichir from Liceul Teoretic Internațional de Informatică in București won a gold medal at the 19th International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad. · Jurnalul
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