A young mathematical genius from Indonesia has once again made the country proud. Kennard Rezqiano Kusuma, a second-grade student from Global Inbyra School Tegal, stunned the world by clinching a gold medal and earning two prestigious awards—the Euclid Award and the Pascal Award—at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) 2024-2025.

Hailing from Pemalang, Central Java, Kennard’s remarkable achievement highlights Indonesia’s rising dominance in global mathematics competitions.

A Prestigious Battle of Young Minds
Held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, TIMO is an elite mathematics competition organized by the Olympiad Champion Education Center (OCEC) in collaboration with the Thailand Mathematics Society. This year’s event saw participation from 800 students across 11 countries, including the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Australia, Myanmar, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

The competition aims to nurture a love for mathematics among young minds while enhancing their analytical and creative thinking skills.

Kennard not only secured gold but also won two major distinctions:

• Euclid Award – Given for a perfect score in the Combinatorics category.
• Pascal Award – Recognizing his flawless performance in the Geometry category.

Kennard’s Reaction: A Young Champion’s Determination
Expressing his joy, Kennard said, "I’m so happy to win a gold medal, especially with the full support of my parents and school. I hope to achieve even more victories in future Olympiads."

His success in Thailand adds to an already impressive list of accomplishments, as he has previously won gold medals in other international mathematics competitions, including the Philippines International Math Olympiad (PhiMO) and the Hong Kong International Math Olympiad (HKIMO).

Indonesia Dominates the Competition
This year, Team Indonesia was composed of 75 of the nation's best students, ranging from kindergarten to senior high school level. Their outstanding performance led Indonesia to be crowned the overall champion of TIMO 2024-2025, with an impressive medal tally:

• 2 World Star Titles
• 6 Champion Titles
• 1 First Runner-Up
• 1 Second Runner-Up
• 26 Gold Medals
• 16 Silver Medals
• 14 Bronze Medals
• 17 Merit Awards

Kennard’s contribution to this triumph reinforces Indonesia’s growing reputation in global mathematics competitions, proving that young Indonesian talents are ready to compete on the world stage.

What’s Next for Kennard?
With a bright future ahead, Kennard is already setting his sights on the next wave of international mathematics competitions, aiming to bring home even more prestigious awards.

His success serves as an inspiration for young Indonesians across the country—showing that with passion, dedication, and the right support, anything is possible.