Mathematics: A Historic Breakthrough

At the International Mathematical Olympiad in Australia, the Israeli team won 4 golds, 1 silver, and 1 bronze and for the first time in history climbed to 6th place in the world.
For comparison: a year ago — 2 golds and 16th place. The difference is like between a good result and a real triumph.

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Cyber

• Physics: 1 gold and 4 silvers, 10th place.
• Chemistry: 2 golds and 2 silvers.
• Biology: 1 gold and 2 silvers.
• Cyber Olympiad: 3 silvers and 1 bronze.

And also — European Olympiads among girls: 2 golds in mathematics, 1 silver, and 2 bronzes in computer science.

Who is Behind the Success

Behind every medal is not only the talent and hard work of the participants but also an entire preparation system. A key role is played by the “Future Scientists Center” — a national initiative of the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation. Since 2011, the center has been identifying and developing schoolchildren and students with exceptional academic abilities, preparing a new generation of leaders in science and technology.
It is here that national teams in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, cybersecurity, and other disciplines are formed. The programs are conducted in partnership with the country’s leading universities and research centers, and mentors include experienced teachers and former winners of international Olympiads. This union of talent, systematic preparation, and mentor support creates a solid foundation for future discoveries and technological leadership of Israel.

Comment by Marina Rosenberg-Koritny, Head of the WZO Department for the Promotion of Aliyah

Israel is often called a startup nation. But startups don’t come out of thin air — they are backed by people for whom logic, formulas, and algorithms are as natural as a ball on a soccer field for others. Olympiad victories are not just medals on the wall. They are the foundation on which new researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs who create technologies the whole world will use will grow in 5–10 years.

And it all starts here, in this small country, with someone at 16 solving the most complex problem faster than anyone else in the world.