TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) � Iranian students received five gold and silver medals in the 46th International Physics Olympiad in India.


The Iranian team, consisting of Mohammad-Ali Khadem, Mohammad-Hossein Darestani, Ali Shirali, Mohammad-Javad Tabatabaie and Ali Fathi, was led by Ahmad Shirzad and Ayyoub Esmailpour.

The 46th International Physics Olympiad kicked off on July 5 in Mumbai city of India and wrapped up on July 12.

Mohammad-Hossein Darestani and Ali Shirali took the gold medals while Mohammad-Javad Tabatabaie, Mohammad-Ali Khadem and Ali Fathi received silver medals in the competitions.

Over 400 students from 86 countries participated in the event held at Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education.

By Mehr News Agency