The 8th European Physics Olympics (Eupho 2024), organized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia in collaboration with Kutaisi International University (KIU), took place in Kutaisi this year. The closing ceremony and awards presentation were held at the Akaki Tsereteli State University Ceremony Hall, attended by Tamar Makharashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.

During her address, the Deputy Minister congratulated the participants on their success in the Olympics and expressed gratitude for their enthusiasm and involvement. The Georgian national team achieved remarkable results at this year's Olympics, with Luka Tvalavadze winning a gold medal and Tornike Tsadzikidze and Tsotne Giorgadze securing bronze medals.

This year, over 400 participants from 55 countries attended the Olympics, staying in Kutaisi University City for a week while competing in the Physics Olympics. Various cognitive events were also organized for the guests throughout the event.

The European Physics Olympics (Eupho 2024) is a prestigious and successful tournament in the educational and scientific community, founded eight years ago in Estonia. Over the years, the Olympics have highlighted many talented and distinguished young individuals.

This marks the sixth participation of the Georgian team in the Olympics, supported financially by the Ministry. Georgian students have collectively won twenty-two medals in total, including two gold, eleven silver, and nine bronze. Notably, during the fifth Olympics in 2022, the Georgian team achieved two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals—one of their best results to date.

Eupho 2024 is supported by the International Charity Foundation Cartu. For more detailed information about the Olympiad, please visit: https://eupho2024.kiu.edu.ge