Iranian students win first place at IMSC 2026 in Beijing

Iran's national mathematics team achieved first place at the Fourth International Mathematics Competition (IMSC 2026), held in Beijing, China. The team outperformed participants from 49 countries, securing four gold medals and two silver medals. In the team standings, Iran finished ahead of Poland and Brazil.

The six-member Iranian squad consisted of Arian Zandi, Arsha Azizoddin, Seyed Amirhossein Tayeb, Alireza Sharifi, Radin Nik Eghbali, and Ali Joonbakhsh Najafabadi. These students demonstrated exceptional mathematical skills to claim top honors.

The same team is scheduled to represent Iran at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2026), which will take place in Shanghai, China. This achievement highlights the strength of Iran's mathematics education and training programs.

According to Mehr News Agency, the competition featured rigorous problem-solving challenges, and the Iranian team's performance was widely recognized. The success at IMSC 2026 adds to Iran's history of strong showings in international mathematics competitions.