ISRAEL - Historic Best at Mathematic Olympiad

Israel’s National Mathematics Team has achieved its most successful result in the country’s history of participation in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), bringing home a remarkable six medals from the prestigious global competition held this year in Australia. All six team members earned medals, including four gold, one silver, and one bronze, propelling Israel to an impressive 6th place among 110 participating countries worldwide.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch, praised the students’ achievements: “Within one week, Israel’s students reminded the world—and ourselves—what’s possible when an education system believes in excellence and nurtures it consistently.” He noted that following the recent victory in chemistry, the mathematics team “set a new benchmark with four gold medals and a record-breaking ranking—an achievement unmatched since Israel began participating in the Olympiad.”

“I felt immense pride and a great honor to represent the State of Israel at the International Mathematical Olympiad, especially during this period we are in. I had the opportunity to meet and connect with people from all over the world who, just like me, love mathematics,” Gold medalist Eithan Ginzaid told the Jerusalem Post.

“Participating in the Olympiad, competing against students from 110 countries, and winning a gold medal are experiences I will never forget. For many years, I dedicated myself fully to reach this exciting moment!”

-www.jpost.com, 22 July 2025

Commentary: Wikipedia defines, “The International Science Olympiads are a group of worldwide annual competitions in various areas of the formal sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences.”

China led with 231 points, followed by the US at 216, South Korea at 203, Japan and Poland tying at 116, and Israel at 194.

Comparing population is even more staggering. China has 1.4 billion people, the US 348 million, South Korea 52 million, Japan 123 million, Poland 38 million, and Israel at just 10 million people.

This reminds us of Deuteronomy 7:6-7: “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people.”