India tops medals tally in 34th International Biology Olympiad

India tops medals tally in 34th International Biology Olympiad

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Category : Sports Published on: July 13 2023

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  • India topped the medals tally in the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) by securing four gold medals. 
  • India has for the first time turned in an all-gold performance and topped the medal tally in IBO.
  • IBO was held in Al Ain in UAE this year between 3 to 11 July. 293 Students from 76 countries participated in IBO. 
  • Besides India, Singapore was the only one that secured four gold medals. In all, 29 gold medals were awarded.
  • Earlier, India has topped the medals tally in Astronomy & Astrophysics (in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2021), Physics (in 2018) and Junior Science (in 2014, 2019, 2021, and 2022).
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