Great Success in the Nuclear Science Olympiad
Türkiye achieved great success in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO) organized among high school students in order to strengthen global cooperation in nuclear science and technology education. High school students, who won one gold and three bronze medals in the Olympics, which they participated for the first time this year, gave hope for the future.
Congratulating the young students, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said, "This historical success reveals the competence of our young people in nuclear sciences, Türkiye’s strong human resource potential and our determination to raise the scientists of the future."
120 Young People From 19 Countries
120 competitors from 19 countries, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, participated in INSO 2026, which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the third time this year. Ayaz Büyükterzi, Mert Karan, Barış Canbolat and Ömer Akhan represented our country in the Olympics.
Great Success
Türkiye ranked with all its competitors at INSO, which it participated for the first time. Ayaz Büyükterzi succeeded in winning a gold medal by taking the top three in the general ranking. Mert Karan, Barış Canbolat and Ömer Akhan also won bronze medals.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar congratulated the success of young people on social media. Minister Bayraktar noted the following in his post:
We Are All Pride
Türkiye, which participated in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad for the first time, made a strong entry into the international arena by winning 1 gold and 3 bronze medals. Ayaz Büyükterzi reached the gold medal by taking the top three in the general ranking. Mert Karan, Barış Canbolat and Ömer Akhan won the bronze medals in the branches they participated in. This historical success reveals the competence of our young people in nuclear sciences, Türkiye’s strong human resource potential and our determination to raise the scientists of the future. This success, which comes after the comprehensive preparations carried out under the auspices of our Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and under the coordination of TENMAK, is the pride of all of us.
They Prepared with TENMAK
Türkiye's INSO 2026 preparation process was carried out under the coordination of TENMAK under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. A two-stage exam was held to determine the students who will represent Türkiye. Before each exam, preparatory trainings were given to the students. The trainings were conducted by TENMAK experts and academics.
Theoretical and Applied Education
As a result of the two-stage exam, the Turkish Olympic team was determined. Team students were given face-to-face theoretical trainings in Istanbul, followed by practical trainings in Ankara. In the trainings carried out with the contributions of TENMAK experts and academicians, students' theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of nuclear sciences were developed.