Press-reliz of the “TasIMO-2025” event's final stage

2025-05-18

From May 18 to 21 of this year, the final stage of the important competition for talented young students in mathematics — "TasIMO-2025" Tashkent International Mathematics Olympiad — was held at the Nordic International University in Tashkent city. The Olympiad covered 4-day scientific and cultural activities, providing participants with rich experience and unforgettable impressions. It gathered young people who influence the entire field of science on the testing ground.


The Olympiad was organized in our country with the goal of nurturing talented, creative, and morally mature youth — true patriots — through education, science, and culture. This initiative was organized by the Nordic International University and the IDC Education Center, in cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Ministry of Preschool and School Education, the Children’s Ombudsman of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the World Bank, UNICEF international organization, Rowan University (USA), Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Finland), the newspapers "Xalq So’zi" and "Narodnoe Slovo", and UzReport TV.


On May 17, talented students studying in grades 3 to 11 from Uzbekistan and foreign countries, who received invitations to the Olympiad final, along with their parents and teachers, were warmly welcomed by the Nordic University volunteer group and the TasIMO team. In particular, during the first online stage, the knowledge of 500,000 young mathematicians across the country was tested. In the second offline stage, out of 2,983 participants from 14 regions, 150 students were selected for the final stage. Additionally, among 850 talented students from 48 foreign countries, 242 were recommended for the final stage. According to the recommendations of the “TasIMO-2024” medalists and the Olympiad committee, national teams participating in prestigious international Olympiads were also given the opportunity to directly participate in this year’s final. All finalists who arrived at the Olympiad were presented with special clothing bearing the TasIMO emblem and souvenirs.


On May 18, a ceremonious opening of the internationally significant scientific festival — the final stage of “TasIMO-2025” international Olympiad — was held at the Nordic International University campus. 


The NIU rector, doctor of economics, professor Sherzod Mustafakulov, opened the historic event, which symbolizes dedication to science, mutual friendship, and equal opportunities. It was proudly emphasized that TasIMO is one of the most noble initiatives inspiring and supporting the young generation; it is essential for the future of our society. Through social, scientific, and cultural events, advanced experiences into our country’s education system will be introduced, scientific and educational effectiveness will be enhanced, the success of youth will be supported. Selecting mature knowledge holders, and mobilizing their talents for the development of society in the future are among the TasIMO values and goals.


Following this, the official start of the knowledge competition aimed at guiding youth toward science and contributing to the education of a great generation was announced. Participants were divided into groups and directed to their respective auditoriums.