The Closing Ceremony of the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026) was held on the afternoon of October 4 at Phenikaa University. All 10 Vietnamese students competing at the Olympiad won medals, including six Gold Medals and four Silver Medals.
On the afternoon of 26 September, the Hanoi People’s Committee held the Opening Ceremony of the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026) at Phenikaa University in Hanoi.
The 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026) will take place in Hanoi from September 25 to October 5, 2026. The event is organized under the direction of the Hanoi People’s Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International IOAA Council, and relevant agencies and organizations. The Hanoi Department of Education and Training serves as the lead coordinating agency, working with relevant departments and sectors. Phenikaa University is the main venue for the Olympiad’s academic and operational activities.
