Sirius Federal Territory:Iranian students have achieved remarkable success by winning six gold medals at the 2026 Open World Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO), which took place in Russia's Sirius Federal Territory.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Iranian team's victory came during the international competition held from November 6 to 14. The competition saw participation from students aged 14 to 18, who competed in teams of two to six members.

The OWAO 2026 was organized with the support of Russia's Ministry of Education and included four rounds theoretical, practical, observational, and a test round. All rounds were conducted in English, providing a comprehensive challenge for participants from around the globe.