Uzbekistan Wins 16 Medals at Abu Rayhan Beruni International Chemistry Olympiad

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s national team won 16 medals at the Abu Rayhan Beruni International Chemistry Olympiad (ARBIChO 2026): four gold, six silver and six bronze. The team also achieved an overall victory in the practical round. The competition has concluded in Uzbekistan, with the awards ceremony held on 9 November.

Uzbekistan Wins 16 Medals at Abu Rayhan Beruni International Chemistry Olympiad
The ceremony was attended by representatives of government bodies, the Academy of Sciences and educational institutions from Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan. The team’s medal tally and success in the practical round were among the key results announced at the event.

Gold medals went to Zulaykho Ergashboeva, Shodiyona Abdulmahmudova, Fozilbek Riskulov and Jasur Mustafoev. The six silver medallists were Bonu Sheripboeva, Muslikha Abdukhakimova, Abduazim Abdurakhimov, Shukhrat Tulkinov, Nozima Kholmakhmatova and AzizmuKhammad Khafizov. Bronze medals were won by Gumisai Sulaimanova, Aizada Kenesbaeva, Islombek Bakhodirov, Gulasal Sadullaeva, Lazizakhon Akhmadjonova and Sarvinoz Akhmadjonova.

Uzbekistan provides one-time cash awards for medals won at regional international olympiads. A gold medallist receives 12 basic calculation units (BCUs), equal to 5,280,000 soums, while the winner’s teacher receives 50 BCUs (22,000,000 soums). Silver medallists are awarded 8 BCUs (3,520,000 soums), and their teachers 35 BCUs (15,400,000 soums). For bronze, the awards are 6 BCUs (2,640,000 soums) for the student and 30 BCUs (13,200,000 soums) for the teacher.

Winners of international and regional international olympiads are awarded the maximum score in the relevant subject when applying to higher education institutions. Their mentors receive the highest qualification category without undergoing attestation. The award scheme recognizes students and their teachers. Payments vary by medal: pupils receive 6 to 12 BCUs, and teachers 30 to 50 BCUs. University admission and qualification benefits provide recognition beyond medals now.

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