Saudi Team Secures 4 Awards at 2025 International Biology Olympiad in the Philippines
Held from July 20 to 27 in the Philippine capital, Manila, IBO 2025 brought together 308 male and female students representing 80 countries from all over the world.
The Saudi team consisted of four students who previously obtained required training and supervision from the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
#المنتخب_السعودي_للأحياء يحقق 4 جوائز في #أولمبياد_الأحياء_الدولي المقام في الفلبين 20-27يوليو
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-عبدالله السبيعي @MOE_TIF⁰🥉برونزية
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-حسن البحار @MOE_RYH
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— موهبة (@mawhiba) July 26, 2025
The Kingdom has been taking part in the International Biology Olympiad since 2022, earning a total of 4 silver medals, 7 bronze medals, as well as 4 certificates of appreciation.
This mirrors the growing scientific capabilities of Saudi students and their readiness to compete on prestigious international academic stages.
Launched in 1990 in the Czech Republic, the International Biology Olympiad represents one of the oldest and most prominent international science competitions for high school students.
It features advanced theoretical and practical exams designed to foster scientific thinking, analytical abilities, as well as problem-solving skills across various fields of biology.
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