Math Olympiad 2026: Olympians use Mathematics to prevent and address the impact of natural disasters

08 February, 2026

This is more than just an English-based Math competition. Math Olympiad 2026 unfolds a gripping scenario: a city on the brink of being submerged by rising sea levels, with a tsunami fast approaching… And our middle and high school Olympians must use Mathematics to devise solutions to prevent and mitigate the consequences of natural disasters.

Across three intense rounds, students faced challenging problems, thinking quickly and accurately while collaborating effectively to find optimal solutions and shift the course of events in critical moments. The atmosphere throughout Math Olympiad this year was tense and thrilling, yet equally vibrant, energetic, and filled with excitement.

In Round 1, teams worked together to solve a series of problems to uncover a secret code and activate the dam system. This round demanded speed, sharp focus, and the ability to perform under high pressure. In Round 2, Olympians applied their knowledge of geometry, ratios, and probability to solve puzzles and build strategies to confront the approaching tsunami. In the final round, teams tackled the mission of determining the most effective plan to allocate and deliver relief supplies to communities affected by the disaster.

And here are the outstanding strategists of Math Olympiad 2026:

- Gold Awards:

Feshman Division – Team 1: Pham Trinh Khai An (6H0), Do Ba Bao (6H0), Do Tram Anh (6H0), Duong Minh Hang (5H1), Nguyen Cam Ly (5H1).

Junior Division – Team 6: Nguyen Ha Anh (9E1.2), Do Ngoc Ha (8H3), Phi Thanh Huong (8H3), Trinh My An (7H0), Vu Ngoc Uyen (7H0).

Senior Division – Team 8: Phan Lan Anh (11H), Dao Hoang Nguyen (11H), Pham Tran Khanh Linh (12H), Le Hong Ha Anh (12H), Pham Bao Chi (12E1).

- Silver Awards:

Feshman Division – Team 2: Nguyen Phu Minh (6H3), Bui Trong Vinh (5H2), Bui Thai Bao Minh (6H0), Nguyen Xuan Huy (5H2), Nguyen Chi Minh (5H2), Pham Hoang Minh (6H0).

Junior Division – Team 2: Nguyen Linh Giang (9H), Pham Cam Chi (9H), Nguyen Phuong Thao (8H3), Nguyen Huyen Linh (8H3), Pham Ngoc Bao Thu (7H0).

Senior Division – Team 13: Nguyen Duc Anh (10E1), Ta Huy Hieu (10E1), Pham Gia Phong (11E1.2), Nguyen Hoang Kien (11H), Ko Keon Anh (11E1.2).

- Bronze Awards:

Feshman Division – Team 11: Phan Tri Kien (6H3), Phung Hoang Minh (6H3), Tran Khanh My (6H3), Le Hoang Nam (5H1), Do Xuan Minh Bao (5H2).

Junior Division – Team 3: Vu Duc Minh (9QT), Nguyen Ha Thanh Lam (9H), Pham Minh Vu (8H1), Bui Huy An (8H5), Tran Huy Tuan (7H0).

Senior Division – Team 5: Do Ba Khoa (10E1), Mai Thuc Quyen (11DP), Le Do Tue Minh (11H), Mai Thuy Trang (12H), Do Phuong Anh (12H).

In addition to the team awards, let us also congratulate five outstanding individuals: Đỗ Trâm Anh (6H0), Từ Bảo Châu (6H2), Hoàng Minh Tú (6H0), Nguyễn Phương Thảo (8H3), and Nguyễn Đức Minh (11DP).

Math Olympiad 2026 concluded with well-deserved medals and meaningful learning experiences. On the eve of the Lunar New Year holiday, it stands as the most beautiful gift for our Olympians: the joy after effort and the smiles shared with friends and teachers.