Nepal wins first-ever silver, four medals at Open World Astronomy Olympiad in Russia

KATHMANDU: Nepali students secured four medals, including the country's first-ever silver medal, at the fifth Open World Astronomy Olympiad held in Sirius, Russia.

According to Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) Chair Suresh Bhattarai, it is the first time a Nepali student has won a silver medal at the International Astronomy Olympiad.

The competition concluded on Saturday, with Riwash Rai winning the silver medal. Omraj Puri, Sneha Koirala and Suyash Koirala each received bronze medals.

Rai also received the 'Diamond of the Team' honour.

The achievement follows another milestone for Nepal at the fifth International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad-Junior held in Thailand earlier this month, where Shahwaz Alam won a gold medal and Sahaj KC earned bronze.

Alam's gold medal is Nepal's first at the International Astronomy Olympiad.