The Iranian team has achieved an impressive success at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) by securing first place with a clean sweep of five gold medals.
This year’s Iranian team comprised Ali Naderi, Hossein Masoumi, Hirbod Foadazi, Arshia Mirshamsi Kakhki, and Hossein Soltani. They demonstrated exceptional skills, winning all five gold medals and earning the title of champions at the 2025 World Championships held in India.
The IOAA is an annual competition for high school students focused on astronomy and astrophysics, and it is part of the International Science Olympiads.
India hosted the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai from August 11 to 21, 2025, welcoming over 300 high school students from 64 countries for academic and cultural exchange.
