The Philippines won the overall championship at the World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO) finals in Shenzhen, China, with 10 gold, 10 silver, and 20 bronze medals.
Botswana, Bulgaria, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and host China were among the over 300 math-talented youngsters who participated in the competition.
Biggest winners
Leading the effort were Jenylle Nyka Lee, Cassandra Reich Duque, Allen Iver Barroga, and Carsten Edmund Ang. Ang is from the Chinese International School in Metro Manila, whereas Lee is from Chiang Kai Shek College.
Both Barroga and Duque attended Ilocos Norte's Sarrat National High School (SNHS). Duque is the first Filipino student to be awarded a full scholarship to pursue her post-secondary studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.
Challenging young ones’ capabilities
Math Athletes or “mathletes” will participate in mathematical contests that test their ability to solve problems, analyze critically, and reason mathematically.
From algebra and geometry to number theory and combinatorics, these contests frequently feature a combination of individual and team activities.
Mathletes go through intense training, refining their abilities through group study, practice problems, and mock competitions.
