International Mathematical Olympiad 2026 Opens in Shanghai: 6 Japanese Representatives Compete

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The 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), in which high school students from around the world compete in mathematics, began in Shanghai, China on July 10, 2026. Representatives selected from more than 100 countries and regions worldwide are participating, competing for medals over two days of exams, each consisting of 4.5 hours to solve 3 written-proof problems. Japan is fielding 6 representatives, including students from Nada High School and Kaisei High School. At last year's competition, Japan won medals including 3 gold medals, and expectations are high for this year's performance as well.