Jakarta, May 25 -- The Indonesian Physics Olympiad team won two gold medals at the 26th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), held in Busan, South Korea, from May 17 to 25, placing Indonesia fifth overall in Asia.

"The Indonesian team won two gold medals, three bronze medals, and three honorable mentions at the 26th APhO," according to an official statement received in Jakarta on Monday.

The two gold medals were secured by Ackhava Adam Malonda from SMA Wardaya Jakarta and Evan Syatia To from SMAK Penabur Gading Serpong, Tangerang.

Meanwhile, the three bronze medals were awarded to Gusti Komang Abhika Atmaja from SMA Kesatuan Bangsa Yogyakarta, Juan Richie from SMA Kristen Immanuel Pontianak, and Bagasmora Andreo Sibarani from SMA Darma Yudha ...