On June 9, the Ministry of Education and Training announced the official results for the Vietnamese national team competing in this year's APhO. The team's performance marks a significant improvement compared to previous years.

Medal winners:

Gold Medal: Than The Cong, a 12th-grade student at Bac Giang High School for the Gifted, Bac Giang Province.
Silver Medal: Ha Duyen Phuc, a 12th-grade student at Lam Son High School for the Gifted, Thanh Hoa Province.
Bronze Medals:
Nguyen Nhat Minh, 12th grade, High School of Natural Sciences, University of Natural Sciences (Vietnam National University, Hanoi).
Nguyen Thanh Duy, 12th grade, Tran Phu High School for the Gifted, Hai Phong City.
Truong Phi Hung, 12th grade, Bac Giang High School for the Gifted, Bac Giang Province.
Hoang Tuan Kiet, 12th grade, Lam Son High School for the Gifted, Thanh Hoa Province.
Nguyen The Quan, 11th grade, Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Nghe An Province.
Tran Vu Le Hoang, 12th grade, Lam Son High School for the Gifted, Thanh Hoa Province.

The 24th Asian Physics Olympiad was held from June 3 to 10, featuring 28 teams from 27 countries and territories, with a total of 208 contestants. This event, hosted by Malaysia, saw the largest number of participating teams in APhO history.

Participants underwent two days of rigorous competition, each day lasting 5 hours. The theoretical exam incorporated practical and modern applications of physics, such as fountains, fiber optic cables, and research published in the journal Nature on astrophysics. The experimental exam involved experiments with gyroscopes, highlighting their practical applications in precise positioning for maritime aviation and self-balancing devices.

With all eight students winning medals, including a Gold Medal, the Vietnamese delegation's achievements this year surpass those of previous years. This marks the first time in many years that the delegation has secured a Gold Medal at APhO.

This success continues the impressive track record of the Vietnamese team in recent APhO competitions. In 2022, the team won 1 Silver Medal, 2 Bronze Medals, and 5 Certificates of Merit. In 2023, they secured 4 Bronze Medals and 4 Certificates of Merit.

Hoang Thanh