Isfahan, July 14, IRNA - The 38th round of the International Physics Olympiad officially started its work in this ancient city, central Iran, on Saturday.

The major scientific event was inaugurated at the Industrial University of Isfahan with a speech by Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel.

It will continue till July 22 with its theoretical and practical contests to be held on July 15 and 17 respectively.

USA team member

About 600 people including contesting students, their team observers and officials from more than 70 countries are currently in Isfahan.

Traditional dance

The contestants are from different Asian, European and American countries such as Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil, Cambodia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, France, Britain, US, Sweden, Denmark, Singapore and Vietnam.

France's Team

Italy's Team

According to an earlier report, a total of 40 school girls and 350 school boys have taken part in the contest.

The participants attended a dinner banquet Friday night given in their honor at the Industrial University of Isfahan.

Japan's Team

Mongolia's Team

Vietnam will reportedly be the host of the 39th round of the International Physics Olympiad.

Spain's Team

Switzerland's Team

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