In his post, he emphasized the significance of this prestigious Olympiad,
which brings together the world's most talented young programmers on one place.
He also announced that Telegram will present special digital collections —
"Algorithm Cups" — to the winners of IOI 2026.
Pavel Durov specifically noted that the Olympiad is being held in
Uzbekistan — the homeland of Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, the great founder of
algebra. He highlighted that the word "algorithm" is also connected
to Al-Khwarizmi's name, giving the event's hosting in Uzbekistan a unique
historical meaning.
Today, Tashkent is uniting the strongest young programmers from various
countries around the world on a single platform.
The recognition expressed by Pavel Durov regarding IOI 2026 and Uzbekistan
hosting the Olympiad is a great honor and responsibility for our country.
