Press Release

(Hong Kong — 5 September 2023) Four student members from The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) participated in the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in the United Arab Emirates in early to mid-July. Among the 293 student contestants from 76 countries, they achieved remarkable results, winning three silver and one bronze medal.

HUI Sze-man, TSE Kin-long, and ZHANG Yixuan were awarded silver medals, while CHEANG Man-hin earned a bronze medal. During the toasting ceremony organised by the Education Bureau, they expressed their joy of representing Hong Kong at the IBO and interacting with science enthusiasts from around the world after the pandemic. They all aspire to pursue further studies in science-related areas in the future.

From the left: silver medallists HUI Sze Man, TSE Kin Long, ZHANG Yixuan and bronze medallist CHEANG Man Hin
Dr. LAU Kwok Chi Victor, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Hong Kong Regional Biology Olympiad, says that IBO helps inspire participants' interest in biology and nurture their biological thinking at an early stage.	HUI Sze Man shares his experiences during the IBO in the United Arab Emirates.
Three of the award-winning IBO participants share their unforgettable experiences from the competition.	HUI Sze Man, TSE Kin Long, and CHEANG Man Hin express that the IBO has broadened their horizons, and they hope to pursue further studies in science-related areas in the future.
The award-winning IBO participants take a group photo with the guests.	Group photo after the toasting ceremony.

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