Six Hong Kong students earn one gold, one silver and four bronze medals in the International Mathematical Olympiad 2023, which is held in Japan from July 2-13. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

HONG KONG - Two teams of Hong Kong students achieved remarkable results in the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad and the 53rd International Physics Olympiad by winning two gold, four silver and five bronze medals.

The Hong Kong team secured one gold, one silver and four bronze medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2023, which was held in Japan from July 2-13, with 618 students from 112 countries or regions taking part.

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.

The Hong Kong team secured one gold, one silver and four bronze medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2023, which was held in Japan from July 2-13, with 618 students from 112 countries or regions taking part

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.

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

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.

Five Hong Kong students net one gold, three silver and one bronze medals in the International Physics Olympiad 2023, which is held in Japan from 10-17. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

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

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

"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," Choi said.

She 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.

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"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 HK$600 million ($768,211) into the Gifted Education Fund to strengthen support for the work of the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education and organize more citywide, national and international training and competitions.