PressTV

Iran’s high school AI prodigies claimed a remarkable haul of two silver and two bronze medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) in Beijing, showcasing the nation’s growing strength on the global tech stage.

Iran’s delegation stood tall at the IOAI — an esteemed global competition for high school students — which was held from August 2 to 9, 2025, at the Beijing National Day School under the patronage of UNESCO.

The event brought together 310 students from 63 countries, forming 80 teams in the world’s largest high school-level AI contest.

In fierce competition, Iran secured its standing with two silver medals earned by Ali Shayan and Arash Yousef-Nejad, while Radin Rahmani Nodehi and Parsa Golestani added two bronze medals to the tally.

This performance placed Iran in 16th position overall — ahead of strong competitors such as the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, and South Korea.

IOAI is structured to challenge students across scientific and practical AI domains, including on-site problem-solving and hands-on tasks involving fields like computer vision and natural language processing.

This strong showing underscores Iran’s growing prominence in artificial intelligence.