This year the 50th IPhO was organised and supported by the Ministry of Education of Israel and the School of Physics and Astronomy at Tel Aviv University from July 7 to 15 with participation of 360 students from 78 countries.

The Latvian team has finished the 50th International Physics Olympics with the highest score so far - the students of Riga State Gymnasium No.1 won silver and three bronze medals, as well as received the award.

Latvia was represented by students of Riga State Gymnasium No.1 - Ingvars Vitenburgs, Jānis Hūns, Ričards Kristers Knipšis, Rolands Lopatko and Vilhelms Cinis.

The accompanying mentors of students were the associate professor of the University of Latvia Vjačeslavs Kaščejevs (team leader) and the docent of the University of Latvia Ģirts Barinovs. The team was accompanied by an observer - our institute's engineer, International Physics Olympiad team coach and expert Dāvis Zavickis.

More information: https://www.ipho2019.org.il/

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