Tainan Students Shine on the Global Stage, Sweeping Top Honors at WMI, IMC, and GMEC International Mathematics Olympiads

TAINAN, Taiwan — November 16, 2026 — Young mathematicians from Tainan City have brought international acclaim to Taiwan after delivering an extraordinary medal haul across three prestigious global mathematics competitions: the World Mathematics Invitational (WMI), the International Mathematics Contest (IMC), and the Global Mathematics Elite Competition (GMEC). To celebrate their remarkable achievements, Tainan City Deputy Secretary-General Yeh Tse-shan recently honored the winning students on behalf of Mayor Huang Wei-che, commending their analytical excellence as well as the steadfast dedication of their teachers and parents.

An Impressive Global Medal Haul Across Three Championships
Competing against top student finalists from dozens of countries and regions across Asia and beyond, Tainan’s young scholars demonstrated exceptional problem-solving agility and mathematical rigor across all three international tournaments:

• World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) — Chiba, Japan (July 10–14). Competing among more than 1,100 finalists from 26 countries and regions, Tainan students captured 3 Diamond Awards, 16 Gold Medals, 12 Silver Medals, 5 Bronze Medals, and 1 Merit Award.

• International Mathematics Contest (IMC) — Singapore (July 25). Facing elite contenders from 17 countries and regions, Tainan delegates earned 1 Gold Medal, 4 Silver Medals, 5 Bronze Medals, and 5 Merit Awards.

• Global Mathematics Elite Competition (GMEC) — Hong Kong (August 13–17). Competing across both the Mathematics and Mathematical Olympiad divisions, Tainan students secured 2 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals, and 3 Bronze Medals.

Cultivating Independent Thinking and Resilience
During the commendation ceremony, Deputy Secretary-General Yeh Tse-shan emphasized that mathematics extends far beyond mere calculation, serving as a vital foundation for logical reasoning, analytical judgment, and real-world problem-solving. He praised the students for their perseverance in overcoming difficult challenges and encouraged them to carry their passion for inquiry into future academic fields.

Echoing this vision, Tainan City Education Bureau Director-General Cheng Hsin-hui noted that the true beauty of mathematics lies in discovering multiple perspectives and pathways to a single solution. By hosting citywide primary and junior high school mathematics competitions, Tainan continues to foster an educational environment that encourages discussion, reasoning, and independent thought.

Voices of Young Champions: Turning Curiosity into Triumph
Behind the medal count are inspiring stories of curiosity and grit from Tainan’s young scholars:

• Tseng Yu-hao (Zhongyi Elementary School), who earned the prestigious WMI Diamond Award, shared that his fascination with numbers and logic began in kindergarten. Whenever he faced difficult setbacks, he reminded himself never to fear making mistakes—viewing every wrong answer as a stepping stone toward improvement.

• Hsiao Hung-yu (Xinying Elementary School), who clinched a Gold Medal at IMC alongside two Silver Medals at GMEC, compared solving complex math problems to building with LEGO bricks and conducting science experiments. Finding hidden patterns brings him immense joy, fueling his dream of becoming a mathematician in the future.

Through these international arenas in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, Tainan’s students have not only tested their analytical skills against global peers but also broadened their international horizons—setting a shining benchmark for Student Success.