The International Final Round of the Economics Olympiad Concludes with 130 Students from 28 Countries

The International Final Round (IFR) of the Economics Olympiad has come to a close, and what an incredible event it was! This year, 130 high school students from 28 countries gathered at the historic International Olympic Academy in Olympia, Greece for a celebration of economics, culture, and international friendship.

🌍 Global Champions Crowned

After days of exams, presentations, and teamwork, the top 10 international champions emerged:

1. Batyrkhan Mukhtarkhan – Kazakhstan

2. Marufbek Kholmuminov – Uzbekistan

3. Ishaan Ashwin – Netherlands

4. Alex Hatzopoulos – Greece

5. Markiian Mazur – Ukraine

6. Zizhen (Jerry) Lin – Canada

7. Nikos Gatsios – Greece

8. Tsung-Li Lin – Chinese Taipei

9. Minh Anh Nguyen – Vietnam

10. Demetre Ardoteli – Georgia

In the delegation awards, Canada won National Delegation of the Year 🏆, followed by Vietnam in 2nd place and Greece in 3rd.

🏅 Celebrating Teachers and Organizers

The Olympiad also honored the people who make this global competition possible:

• National Organizer of the Year: Nataliya Melnik from Ukraine’s Bendukidze Free Market Center, for nearly doubling school-round participation from 10,000 to 20,000 students.

• Teacher of the Year: Efraim Sejdija of SHMKM “Nikolla Shtejn,” Tetovë, North Macedonia, who engaged 564 students in the Olympiad — more than any other teacher in 2024–2025.

💡 Learning Beyond the Competition

The IFR was not only about competing — it was about learning and connecting with the world of economics:

• Prof. Stephanos Leonardos (King’s College London, representing the Ethereum Foundation) delivered a keynote on AI, Blockchain, and Economics.

• George Karageorgos (Freedom Finance) shared real-world career advice in the Meet a Mentor session.

• Prof. Tawni Ferrarini and Prof. Joe Calhoun, co-authors of Common Sense Economics, inspired students to see economics as a toolkit for life, empowering them to make better choices in their future careers and communities.

🎭 Culture & Campus Life

The setting made the experience unforgettable. Students:

• Swam, played sports, and explored the beautiful IOA campus.

• Visited the ancient site of Olympia, birthplace of international competition.

• Enjoyed a spectacular Cultural Night, featuring traditional Greek dancing by Lykeion ton Ellinidon, a historic cultural association dedicated to preserving Hellenic traditions.

🙏 Thank You

We thank the teachers, parents, and sponsors who supported this year’s Olympiad. Their dedication ensures that thousands of students worldwide can learn, grow, and connect through economics.

📊 Explore the Results

The students who participated at this year’s Economics Olympiad distinguished themselves among 120,000 competitors. From the moment they set foot at Ancient Olympia, it was clear that they were already winners. To find out more about their performance and to witness their amazing dedication and competitive spirit, you can access the Official Results here.

📝 Download the Exam Papers

✨ The International Economics Olympiad continues to grow as a global platform that connects students, raises financial literacy, and inspires the leaders of tomorrow. This year’s IFR in Olympia proved that when knowledge, culture, and community come together, the result is nothing short of inspiring.