RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national team will compete in the 20th International Standards Olympiad in Incheon, South Korea.

The competition, which will be held from Aug. 12-14, features 40 teams from countries around the globe, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The annual olympiad, exclusively for middle and high school students, has been hosted by South Korea since 2006.

Its mission centers on promoting awareness of standards, measurements, and quality concepts while fostering the international exchange of innovative ideas in standards and technology.

Four Saudi student teams will represent the Kingdom, selected through rigorous training and qualification programs developed by a strategic partnership between the King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity “Mawhiba,” the Ministry of Education, and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization.

The 2025 participation follows Saudi Arabia’s debut at the 2024 olympiad, where its students secured a bronze medal and certificate of appreciation — a milestone that demonstrated the potential of Saudi youth in standards and quality disciplines.

This continued involvement reflects the Kingdom’s dedication to cultivating quality awareness and standards literacy among its young population, aligning with national vision goals to develop a knowledgeable and capable generation in the standards sector.

The competition format includes preliminary rounds culminating in final challenges, where participants tackle specially designed tasks to test their knowledge and skills.

The international environment promotes innovation and collaborative learning among students worldwide.