BEIJING — A joint delegation captured top honours at the international edition of the Berkeley Math Tournament (BmMT) held in Beijing on May 23–24, 2026, claiming Gold in both the Team and Team Relay rounds and demonstrating notable teamwork across ages and languages.
Staged at Beijing Royal School under the same rules as the long-running U.S. competition, the China event attracted 174 teams and 867 competitors from across the country, including many students with Olympiad experience. Organizers and coaches described the field as exceptionally strong, making the joint team’s victories a significant achievement.
The squad stood out for its diversity in age and background. Primary 5 student Don Ng from Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, the tournament’s youngest participant, completed grade levels above his age group and earned an individual Bronze while contributing decisively in the Puzzle Round. His team captain, Ho Tsz Hang, a three-year BmMT veteran from Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School, credited Don’s steady performance with helping secure the team’s first Bronze in that segment.
Language differences were also overcome: new secondary-school student Chhom Chhayaprite, recently enrolled at Southbridge International School in Cambodia, does not speak Mandarin but integrated seamlessly into the team’s strategy through proactive communication. Captain Ho praised his collaboration with Don and cited their partnership as central to the team’s effective execution.
Cooperation, clear division of tasks, and mutual support were repeatedly cited as the formula for success. Ho singled out teammates Edelweiss Sim Lui Yee of Maryknoll Convent School and Ella Cheng Yin Tai of South Island School for their experience and leadership, saying their contributions were “irreplaceable” in securing the Gold medals and maintaining team cohesion throughout the competition.
Coach Dr. K.H. Lee, who led Hong Kong’s mixed team, framed the results as validation of an educational approach focused on developing mathematical thinking rather than rote learning. He highlighted the students’ academic excellence alongside emotional intelligence and inclusivity, noting that the team’s ability to bridge cultural and linguistic differences reflected the broader mission of math as a unifying, global discipline.
Team leaders encouraged more young participants from Hong Kong, Cambodia and the region to take part in future international competitions. The delegation’s success was hailed as both a testament to the region’s academic strength and a model for cross-border educational exchange.