Hun Pichmonyrithyseth, son of Prime Minister Hun Manet, a grade 1 student, won silver and bronze medals, while Sengsamrach Sereyroth, a grade 2 student, claimed a pair of silvers at SIMOC 2024. Supplied
The Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) 2024 ended on July 24, with Cambodian students earning a total of 120 medals across various competitions.
Among the approximately 2,300 candidates, 119 were from Cambodia, representing 41 educational institutions from Phnom Penh and several provinces.
“Their impressive haul includes 17 gold, 36 silver, and 67 bronze medals, along with 14 honourable mentions. This highlights their exceptional talent and dedication,” said Yem Sophorn, managing director of the Brainiac Factory, who led the Cambodian delegation to the comp0etition.
SIMOC is a renowned annual competition that gathers young math enthusiasts from across the globe.
Aiming to nurture and promote mathematical talent, it provides a global platform for students to demonstrate their skills and engage with peers in the spirit of friendly competition.
The event features three main disciplines: the Individual Math Olympiad, Math Warrior, and Math Master Mind (MMM), along with the Mind Sport brain teaser team competition.
Cambodian students achieved remarkable success in the Math Olympiad, securing 3 gold, 17 silver, 19 bronze medals, and 14 honourable mentions across grades 1 to 12.
In the Math Warriors and Math Master Mind competition, they continued to excel with 14 gold, 15 silver, and 48 bronze medals.
This prestigious event brought together about 2,300 participants from 30 countries, including Cambodia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Indonesia, India, Laos, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Jordan, New Zealand, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Philippines, Ghana, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Iran, Japan, UAE Dubai, Kyrgyzstan, China, Canada, Vietnam, Mauritius and Sri Lanka.
This extensive international participation highlights SIMOC's commitment to fostering a global community of young mathematicians.
Sophorn explained that the winners receive more than just medals; they have also acquired scholarship points and can participate in the Young Leadership Camp (YALA) in China later this year.
“They will also gain valuable experiences and relationships that will support their future academic and professional endeavours,” said Sophorn.
“The success of Cambodian students at SIMOC 2024 was a testament to their hard work, dedication and the support of their schools and families,” he added.
With increasing participation and impressive accomplishments, Cambodia is continuing to make significant strides in the field of mathematics on the international stage.
