Two teams of Hong Kong students achieved remarkable results in the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2023) and the 53rd International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2023) by winning two gold, four silver and five bronze medals.

The IMO 2023, hosted by Japan, was held between July 2 and 13, with 618 students from 112 countries or regions taking part. The Hong Kong team secured one gold, one silver and four bronze medals.

Chu Cheuk-hei from St. Paul's Co-educational College bagged a gold medal, while Yiu Chun-hei from S.K.H. Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School netted a silver medal.

Chase Sebastian from Harbour School, Hsieh Chong-ho from Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School, Kwan Yung-ho from Diocesan Boys' School and Ng Hok-lai from St. Paul's Co-educational College each earned a bronze medal.

The IPhO 2023, also hosted by Japan, was held between July 10 and 17. Among the 394 participating students from 82 countries or regions, the Hong Kong team won several medals that include one gold, three silver and a bronze one.

Lam Chung-wang from St. Paul's Co-educational College obtained the gold medal. While Hui Pok-shing from Queen Elizabeth School, Kwok Ching-yeung from S.K.H. Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School and Liu Lincoln from Sha Tin College attained the silver medals, Kwok Tsz-yin from CNEC Christian College earned the bronze medal.

Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin congratulated the Hong Kong teams on their excellent results.

She said: "The outstanding performance of the Hong Kong teams has demonstrated their persistent work and the concerted efforts of their schools, teachers, parents and different stakeholders in nurturing and guiding them."

Ms Choi added that the Education Bureau will continue to enhance the promotion of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) education in primary and secondary schools by enriching curriculum, enhancing teacher training and providing schools with resources support to nurture students' innovation.

“More diversified, high-quality and challenging off-school education services, particularly in STEAM-related areas, will be provided so that students with potential may have more opportunities to widen their horizons and showcase their talent.”

This year, the bureau will inject an additional $600 million into the Gifted Education Fund to strengthen support for the work of the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education and organise more citywide, national and international training and competitions.