Historic Achievement: Moroccan Zakaria Abi-Srour shines and wins silver at the International Olympiad in Informatics in Uzbekistan

In another historic milestone added to Morocco’s record of scientific excellence, the Moroccan prodigy Zakaria Abi-Srour has delivered an exceptional and unprecedented performance, securing the silver medal at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics.

The Uzbek capital, Tashkent, hosted this major global scientific event from August 9 to 16, 2026. The competition featured intense rivalry between the brightest young programming minds from around the world, who demonstrated exceptionally high technical and intellectual levels.

An exceptional journey and a global challenge

The crowning of Moroccan champion Zakaria Abi-Srour once again confirms the vast capabilities of Moroccan youth in tackling specialized disciplines such as complex programming and algorithms. The Moroccan representative navigated this grueling competition with determination, successfully passing difficult elimination rounds and pitting his skills against the world’s elite in informatics.

National pride

This international achievement reflects the significant efforts being made to cultivate and refine national talent, providing them with the opportunity to shine on major global platforms. The achievement of Zakaria Abi-Srour serves as a powerful catalyst for the younger generation of Moroccans passionate about technology and innovation, proving that national talent is capable of raising the Moroccan flag high in various scientific and knowledge-based fields.