Young mathematicians from around the world gathered in Japan for the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad, which took place for the first time in 20 years. A total of 600 participants from 112 different countries and regions attended the closing ceremony and award ceremony held at Makuhari Messe on July 12th.
Representing Japan were six high school students from one of the country’s top preparatory schools. The team from China, aiming for their fifth consecutive victory, faced tough competition from South Korea, who finished second in the previous year.
In terms of the final results, the Japanese national team secured a commendable 6th place among the participating countries, improving from their 8th place finish in the previous year. The top 10 teams included China, who claimed their fifth consecutive title, the USA in 2nd place, and South Korea in 3rd place. Romania and Canada also achieved impressive rankings.
The team rankings are determined based on the cumulative scores of the individual participants from each country. The Japanese team consisted of high school students who had excelled in the Japan Mathematical Olympiad and the Japan Junior Mathematical Olympiad. They were selected through a rigorous testing process during the national team selection camp in March.
During the competition, participants were given three challenging math problems to solve over the course of two days. The questions, which were translated into different languages to ensure fairness, tested the participants’ skills and problem-solving abilities. Only six out of the approximately 600 participants managed to achieve a perfect score on the final question of the competition.
In addition to the rigorous competition, the International Mathematical Olympiad also provided opportunities for cultural exchange and camaraderie among the participants. The opening ceremony featured an oath taken by Japan’s representative, Keisuke Koide, and a speech by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. Throughout the event, participants had the chance to explore Tokyo’s famous landmarks, visit Disneyland, and engage in sports competitions.
Looking ahead, the 65th International Mathematical Olympiad is scheduled to take place in England next year. The event serves as a platform to showcase the mathematical talents of young individuals and foster international friendships and collaboration in the field of mathematics.
Young people compete for maths skills“International Mathematical Olympiad”. This year’s event was held in Japan for the first time in 20 years, and approximately 600 people from 112 countries and regions participated in the closing ceremony and award ceremony held at Makuhari Messe on July 12th.
Six high school students who attended one of the best preparatory schools in Japan participated as representatives of Japan. China, aiming for their fifth consecutive victory, and South Korea, who finished second last year, were competing against each other.
what was the result、what kind of question was askedI will tell you in detail.
(Chiba Broadcasting Station Reporter Yuu Watanabe)
The Japanese national team is 6th by country!
Award ceremony
As a result of the tournament, the Japanese national team scored 181 points.6th place by countryIt has moved up from 8th place last year. The top 10 teams are:China wins 5th consecutive titledeliver. ( ) is the previous position.
●1 China (1 →)
● 2nd place USA (3rd place ↑)
● 3rd place South Korea (2nd place ↓)
● 4th place Romania (5th place ↑)
● 5th Canada (14th place ↑)
●6 Japanese (8 ↑)
● 7th place Vietnam (4th place ↓)
●8th place Türkiye (26th place↑)
● 9th India (24th place ↑)
●10 Taiwan (14 ↑)
The ranking of a country is determined by the total individual scores of the players (maximum of 6) from each country.
This year’s Japanese team included:
Raku Furuya Third-year student at Komaba High School affiliated with the University of Tsukuba Yasuo Hayashi Third-year student at Kaijo Keishi Kano High School First-year student at Matsumoto Fukashi High School in Nagano Prefecture Ryunosuke Kitamura Third-year student at Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi Keisuke High School Koide Third year student Nada Naone High School Wakasugi Tezukayama Gakuin 1st year student Izumigaoka High School
These are high school students who have achieved excellent results in the Japan Mathematical Olympiad and the Japan Junior Mathematical Olympiad. He was selected based on the results of the tests at the national team selection camp in March.
Appeared with Sasa at the opening ceremony held on Tanabata
Individuals who have performed wellGold medal for 12th highesttwo twelfths will receive silver medals and three twelfths will receive bronze medals.
gold medals awarded in this competition
From the representative of Japan,Ryunosuke Kitamura and Raku Furuya win gold medalsand all won bronze medals or better. Mr. Kitamura and Mr Furuya full marks on 5 out of 6 questions.
Kitamura Mr
(gold medal)
I was able to show my ability and finish the tournament without any regrets. I am proud that I worked hard to get the gold medal. From now on, I would like to link this experience to my research in mathematics.
Mr. Furuya
(gold medal)
I am happy that I won the gold medal in the last competition. Just as I admired my seniors who participated in the Maths Olympiad, I want to pass these ideas on to my younger generation.
Kano Mr
(silver medal)
I didn’t make it to the gold medal and ended up with the silver medal, but I managed to solve the problem beyond my ability. I want to do my best to participate next year and get a perfect score.
Hayashi-san
(silver medal)
Last year, I couldn’t even advance to the national team selection camp, so I used the frustration as a spur to work hard. I think that was the result, so I was happy.
Wakasugi Mr
(silver medal)
I want to do my best so that I can get money next year and the year after next.
Mr Koide
(bronze medal)
It’s frustrating that it was a bronze medal, and I can’t accept the reality. I thought I should have studied more.
Japanese high school students finished the tournament
Japan’s highest record is 2nd
The Japanese team has participated in the International Mathematical Olympiad since the 31st Olympiad held in China in 1990. The first result is the 20th place.
Since then, I have participated every year,Highest ever is second place in Germany (2009)was.
Changes in the position of the Japanese national team
(Created by NHK based on the website of the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation)
what kind of problem did you have?
In the competition, exam days are set up over two days, and three difficult maths problems are given.
These are the 3 questions that came out on the first day of this year. The time limit is four and a half hours. Try the challenge!
Question published on 8 July
(From the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation website)
Second day problem. Again, the time limit was 3 questions and 4 and a half hours.
Issue ① was published on 9 July
(From the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation website)
Only 6 out of around 600 participants got a perfect score on the 3rd question (question 6) on the second day.
Issue ② published on 9 July
(From the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation website)
In the International Mathematical Olympiad, the same problem is translated into the language of each country or region so that there are no differences due to native languages.
Persian question sentence
(From the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation website)
Exchange between players
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of the tournament took place on July 7th, and Japan’s representative Keisuke Koide took the oath in English.
I promise to participate in the competition in the spirit of fair play for the glory of mathematics and my team.
Nagaoka, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology gave a speech.
Minister of Nagaoka
I hope you will use the experience of the tournament to become a person who will lead the world in the future.
Next, the players were introduced, and representatives from each country went up to the main stage in alphabetical order.
Chinese national team aiming for their fifth consecutive victory Colombian national team performing on their shoulders Oman national team appeared in national costumes
It is a setting where the players challenged difficult problems. Our strength was shown in a big venue.
Location without players after the competition
(From the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation website)
The “International Mathematical Olympiad” is also a place where young people from different countries who have a strong interest in mathematics can deepen exchanges.
Commemorative photo with representatives from each country
(From the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation website)
For two days, after challenging the problem, an event was ready to deepen exchanges. It means they went sightseeing to famous places in Tokyo and Disneyland, and sports competitions were held.
Practical experience related to mathematics
(From the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation website) Japanese and Iranian delegates experience the tea ceremony
(From the Mathematical Olympiad Foundation website)
The 65th competition will be held in England next year. I would like to keep track of young people’s activities in the future!
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