Pakistanis win silver, bronze at Nuclear Science Olympiad

NEW CLARK CITY: Pakistani students won two silver and two bronze medals at the first International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2024, held in New Clark City, the Philippines on Wednesday.

Suleman Nouman and Subhan Kashif earned silver medals. Meanwhile, Ehban Awan and Qasim Salam received bronze medals.

The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supported and funded the team’s preparation and participation.

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The First International Nuclear Science Olympiad (1st INSO) was held from August 1 to August 6 in the Philippines. The event aimed to advance nuclear education and foster international cooperation.

Among the 55 participants from 14 Asia-Pacific countries, eight gold medals were awarded. The gold medalists were Caldras Tan Hong Xun, Caleb Chia, Tran Doan Duy Phuc, and Wong Kheng Hshin from Singapore; Mohammad Nur G Casib and Neil Kyle Olaer Maniquis from the Philippines; MN Ahamed Mushab from Sri Lanka; and Nopparuj Sodsri from Thailand.

Special awards were given to Tran Doan Duy Phuc for the highest points in the experimental exam and Mohammad Nur G Casib for the highest points in the theoretical exam. Casib also received the title of “Nuclear Ambassador” for the highest overall score.

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The IAEA funded the Olympiad, focused on promoting nuclear science education and fostering global scientific collaboration.