Serbian High Schoolers Are Crushing It at the Global Cybersecurity Olympiad!
Think our teens just scroll through social media and play games? Think again! A four-member team from Serbia just snagged four medals at the International Cybersecurity Olympiad in Singapore – two golds and two bronzes!
Who are these digital warriors? Gold medals went to Jovan Jovanović from Technical School Čačak and Andrej Premović from Gymnasium Raška. Bronze medals were grabbed by Jovan Garić from Gymnasium Kruševac and Vladan Pavićević from “Veljko Petrović” Gymnasium in Sombor. These students were handpicked from the best high school talents in Serbia in cybersecurity – real geniuses in the digital arena.
Why does this matter? Cybersecurity isn’t just for IT pros – it’s the future of our country and the world. In an age where hackers and cyber attacks are daily news, these young stars prove Serbia has the talent to compete with the best globally. The competition featured participants from over 30 countries, and our team stood out as true champions.
Who’s behind this success? The Serbian team was led by Marko Savić from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in Novi Sad and Vladimir Milovanović from the Faculty of Engineering Sciences in Kragujevac. Plus, Miroslav Marić, president of the Serbian Mathematical Society, played a key role in organizing and supporting the team.
How did the government help? Participation in this prestigious event was made possible by Serbia’s Ministry of Information and Telecommunications, showing the state’s commitment to investing in young talent and the digital future.
What does this mean for Serbia? This success isn’t just a trophy on the wall – it’s a sign that Serbia can compete globally in high-tech fields. Our high schoolers proved they’re not just passive tech users but creators and defenders of technology.
Final thoughts If you thought our youth were just glued to social media and games, think again! These Serbian geniuses won two gold and two bronze medals at the Singapore Olympiad, competing against peers from over 30 countries. Maybe it’s time we all give a little more respect to these digital warriors of the future.
So, what about you? Got a favorite digital hero? Or maybe a funny website or game to share? Drop a comment and let’s see who really rules the internet!
