Polish team wins 28th Baltic Way Math Contest, scoring 77 points and demanding greater recognition.
To oni rozwalili system. Pokonali wszystkie kraje. Zdobyli 77 punktów. Drugi najlepszy wynik był od nich gorszy o 14 punktów. To ogrom. Z algebry i kombinatoryki otrzymali niemal maksymalne wyniki. Wygrali 28 Zawody Matematyczne Państw Bałtyckich. Uzyskali o 50 % więcej punktów,… pic.twitter.com/If14itMaus
— Maciej Kawecki – This Is IT (@kawecki_maciej) November 22, 2024
The Polish team delivered a stunning performance at the 28th Baltic Way Mathematical Contest, outshining all participating countries. Scoring an impressive 77 points, they left their nearest competitors trailing by 14 points. Excelling in algebra and combinatorics, the young mathematicians demonstrated near-perfect proficiency, solidifying Poland’s reputation for academic excellence.
A Call for Recognition and Support
Maciej Kawecki, an academic and science advocate, highlighted the team’s triumph on social media. He emphasized the staggering achievement: Poland earned 50% more points than teams from Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and Lithuania, and seven times more than Iceland. Kawecki lamented the lack of systemic support for such talent, comparing it to the lavish funding for Polish football, which often falls short of expectations.
Young Ambassadors of Excellence
Kawecki urged for greater recognition, suggesting that these students deserve the welcome of national leaders and media attention. He called them Poland’s true ambassadors, capable of even greater accomplishments with minimal financial backing. His post resonates with a broader call to prioritize intellectual achievements over other pursuits.
This victory is a testament to the resilience and brilliance of Polish youth, who continue to excel despite challenges, underscoring the need for a strategic investment in their potential.