Israeli Chemistry Team Wins Two Gold/Two Silver at International Chemistry Olympiad

Jerusalem, 15 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Israeli chemistry team won four Olympic medals – two gold medals and two silver medals – at the International Chemistry Olympiad, which was held in the United Arab Emirates with the participation of 354 competitors from 90 countries.

The Israeli chemistry team that represented Israel with honor:

Itamar Ben Shmuel from Ramat Gan, an 11th grade student at the Green Village School – Gold Medal Winner

Yonatan Guntmacher from Rishon LeZion, 12th grade student at the Karri Real Gymnasium – Gold Medal Winner

Omer Zechariah Ben-Ami from Tel Aviv, a 12th grade student at Irouni D – Silver Medal Winner

Yehondev Marinberg from Mazkeret Batya, 10th grade student at the Har Etzion Yeshiva for Young People, Alon Shvut – Silver Medal Winner

The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is an annual academic competition for high school students. It is one of the most prestigious International Science Olympiads. The first IChO was held in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1968.