Students from Saudi Arabia achieved another international academic milestone after winning two gold medals and one bronze medal at the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad 2026 held in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The competition, which took place from May 3 to 8, brought together approximately 148 students representing 24 countries in one of the region’s most prestigious mathematics contests.
Abdulilah Mohammed Al-Saqqaf from Jeddah’s General Administration of Education and Abdulsalam Abdullah Al-Sulami from Madinah’s General Administration of Education secured the two gold medals after delivering outstanding performances in the advanced mathematical challenges.
Meanwhile, Elias Shaker Al-Faraj from the Eastern Region Education Department earned a bronze medal, adding another achievement to Saudi Arabia’s growing record in international science competitions.
With these latest results, Saudi Arabia’s total achievements at the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad have reached 68 awards since the Kingdom first participated in 2010. The tally includes four gold medals, 14 silver medals, 46 bronze medals, and four certificates of appreciation.
Saudi participation in the competition is organized through programs led by Mawhiba in partnership with Ministry of Education.
Students selected for these competitions undergo intensive training camps and specialized academic programs supervised by local and international experts as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen science, technology, and innovation education.
The achievement reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing investment in talent development and advanced education in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to build a globally competitive generation in science and innovation.
