Nepali student wins historic gold medal at International Astronomy Olympiad
Summary
Nepali student Shahwaz Alam has won a historic gold medal at the Fifth International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics – Junior in Thailand. Nepal also secured a bronze medal and an honourable mention in the competition.
Key Points
- Shahwaz Alam won gold at the Fifth International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics – Junior, held in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.
- Sahaj K.C. won bronze and Ivan Dubey received an honourable mention for Nepal.
- Nepal Astronomical Society says Alam’s gold is the first by a Nepali student at an international science Olympiad.
- The Nepali team was selected through a scientific process and trained at a National Astronomy Olympiad camp organized by NASO.
