JAKARTA - The Indonesian Biology Olympics (TOBI) team won seven medals in the 2026 Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO) at the Sirius Education Center, Russia, on May 15-22, which was attended by around 100 students from 18 countries.
The seven medals consist of one gold medal won by Derickson Lee from SMAS Mondial Batam, four silver medals each contributed by Afrand Mirza Herwinsyah from SMAN 8 Jakarta, Faiq Ismael from SMAN 8 Jakarta, Keisya Dhindra Prabowo from ABBS High School Surakarta, and Chynthia Wibowo from SMAK BPK Penabur City Tangerang.
Then one bronze medal was won by Brevin Lois Surbakti from SMP Methodist-2 Private School Medan, and one gold medal in the team project category.
The representative of the Indonesian delegation's companion, Agus Dana Permana, in his statement in Tangerang, Banten, Saturday, said that this global-scale competition tested the participants' endurance and ability through a series of comprehensive theoretical tests for four hours and an advanced biology laboratory exam.
The main practicum exams that must be completed include animal biology and plant biology, with a time allocation of two hours each.
In addition to excelling in individual performance, the cooperation of the Indonesian delegation team also bore fruit with the achievement of a gold medal in the team project category.
"The Indonesian team is considered superior in scientific observations and comprehensive biological analysis through the zooplankton diversity identification project on the Black Sea coast," he said.
In addition, this success is an extraordinary proof considering the departure of the Indonesian delegation to Russia this year was carried out voluntarily with financial support from the students' parents.
Even though they are faced with limitations in funding support, the students are still able to show high competitiveness and champion mentality on the international stage.
Agus also conveyed that this achievement was the result of a rigorous national selection process and intensive coaching conducted by TOBI. Through this achievement, the mentors hope that attention to the development of science talent in the future can be further improved.
"It is hoped that this success can be an inspiration for the younger generation of Indonesia to continue to develop their interests and achievements in the field of science. We also hope that Indonesia's participation in this event can continue in the coming years with stronger support from related ministries and sponsor partners," said Agus.
In addition to winning medals, while in the modern science area of Sirius, Indonesian students also took advantage of this valuable opportunity to build international networks, expand global insights, and conduct cross-cultural scientific discussions with the best biological talents from various parts of the world.
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