Kuwaiti Students Achieve Distinct Scientific Milestone, Winning 8 Medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad in Turin
Kuwait, represented by the Ministry of Education, achieved a distinguished scientific accomplishment at the 19th International Geology Olympiad (Earth Sciences), held in Turin, Italy. The event featured participation from 42 countries and 166 students from around the world, including Kuwait, which was the sole Arab nation to take part in this international scientific forum.
The Kuwaiti student team secured eight medals, comprising gold, silver, and bronze, an achievement that reflects the high scientific level of Kuwaiti students and underscores their ability to compete and attain top positions in international scientific arenas.
The medal tally for the team members was as follows: student Ghala Nasser Al-Anzi won a gold medal in the International Field Investigation Team and a bronze medal in the Earth Systems project. Student Kawsar Ammar Al-Qattan earned two silver medals, one in the International Field Investigation Team and another in the Earth Systems project. Student Narjes Hani Sabti won a bronze medal in the International Field Investigation Team. Meanwhile, student Talal Ahmed Al-Mutairi secured three medals: a silver in the International Field Investigation Team, a bronze in the Earth Systems project, and a bronze at the overall Olympiad level.
The Ministry of Education praised this achievement, emphasizing that the team’s results reflect the scientific capabilities and competitive skills of Kuwaiti students, as well as their serious efforts to develop their knowledge and achieve excellence in various scientific fields. The Ministry stressed that participation in international Olympiads and competitions represents a vital opportunity to hone students’ talents, broaden their scientific horizons, and equip them with competitive experience that contributes to building a generation capable of representing Kuwait honorably on the international stage.
The Ministry congratulated the winning students on this prestigious achievement, expressing pride and admiration for their outstanding results, and commending their dedication, diligence, and competitive spirit, which contributed to raising Kuwait’s name and securing this distinguished collection of medals. The Ministry also appreciated the efforts of those responsible for preparing and supervising the team, highlighting the support and follow-up provided to students during the preparation and participation phases, noting that this collaboration played a key role in enabling students to deliver exceptional performances during the Olympiad competitions.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to continuing support for gifted and outstanding students, providing opportunities that help them develop their scientific capabilities, encouraging their participation in international forums, and thereby enhancing Kuwait’s presence in global scientific competitions while opening broader horizons for its students to achieve further accomplishments.
