PhysMath Students Win Half of Armenia’s Medals at International Olympiads in 2026

During the 2025–2026 academic year, students of the PhysMath School achieved remarkable results at international Olympiads, winning 9 of the 18 medals earned by Armenia’s national teams. These achievements reflect not only the students’ knowledge and dedication but also the effectiveness of the olympiad clubs at PhysMath.

In 2026, 15 of the 31 students selected for Armenia’s national teams at seven international olympiads were from PhysMath. They represented Armenia in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, informatics, geography, and astronomy.

Of the 18 medals won by Armenia’s national teams, 9, exactly half, were awarded to PhysMath students. They brought home three silver and six bronze medals.

This year, Armenian students also had the opportunity to participate in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence for the first time. Among the members of Armenia’s team was Razmik Yepremyan, a PhysMath student who won a bronze medal.

Behind these achievements are not only individual talent and hard work but also targeted educational support, advanced subject-specific training, and the consistent efforts of the school’s olympiad clubs.

PhysMath students excelled across several scientific disciplines, demonstrating the breadth and depth of their academic preparation.

Outstanding Results Across Seven Disciplines

Physics: At the 56th International Physics Olympiad, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, 12th-grade student Gor Hovsepyan won a silver medal, while 11th-grade student Edgar Bagmanyan received a bronze medal.

Mathematics: At the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad, Sargis Arakelyan and Arsen Makaryan each won a bronze medal.

Chemistry: At the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad, 12th-grade student Arthur Mkhitaryan won a bronze medal.

Biology: At the 37th International Biology Olympiad, PhysMath student Areg Galstyan earned a silver medal.

Astronomy and Astrophysics: At the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, Ruzanna Shiroyan won a silver medal, while Natalie Margaryan and Bagrat Bagratyan each received a bronze medal.

PhysMath students also represented Armenia at the International Olympiads in Informatics and Geography. Although they did not win medals in these competitions, their participation provided valuable international experience, allowing them to test their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and prepare for future competitions.

Consistent Olympiad Preparation: The Foundation of Success

The achievements of PhysMath students are not isolated accomplishments of a single academic year. They are the result of the sustained work of the school’s olympiad clubs, the development of advanced knowledge, and the students’ focused preparation.

These efforts have also been made possible through the support of the PhysMath Friends Foundation. The Foundation contributes to the school’s olympiad clubs, helping create an educational environment where students can deepen their knowledge, strengthen their analytical thinking, and prepare for international competitions.

The work carried out in these groups encourages students to go beyond the knowledge acquired through regular school curricula, tackle complex and non-standard problems, and develop the skills needed to compete successfully at the highest international level. This process depends on the dedication of the students, the expertise of their coaches, and continued support that expands educational opportunities.

The PhysMath Friends Foundation’s Olympiad education programmes are made possible through the generous support of various organisations and individuals, including lead sponsors David Baghdasaryan, Astghik Philipossian, and ONEX, as well as supporters FimeTech, Global Entrepreneurship Foundation, Krisp, Adamium, ID Bank, Arpa-Sevan, the Hovnanian Family Foundation, the Aramyan Foundation, and Khachatur Sukiasyan.