Jalisco’s brightest young mathematicians are preparing to represent both their state and Mexico on the international stage after Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro presented the State flag to the delegation that will compete in the Singapore International Mathematical Olympiad (SIMOC), to be held July 17-21.
The prestigious competition challenges students from first grade through the final year of high school in advanced mathematics, testing their skills in algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics through complex problem-solving and logical reasoning.
This year, 122 students from 32 municipalities across Jalisco will travel to Singapore, making up 51 percent of Mexico’s 235-member delegation. More than 45 countries are expected to participate, giving the young competitors an opportunity to measure their abilities against some of the world’s most talented mathematics students.
To help make that opportunity possible, the Government of Jalisco is covering 100% of the travel expenses for 35 basic education students, including airfare, lodging, meals, and registration fees.
During the ceremony, Governor Lemus expressed confidence that Jalisco’s students will once again distinguish themselves at the international event. He also announced plans to expand scholarship funding for student competitions next year by increasing the program’s budget 30 percent, from 19 million to 25 million pesos.
The increase will allow the state to support approximately 1,250 students in 2027, up from 937 this year, while continuing to invest in young academic talent.
Lemus noted that the experience students gain through international competitions extends far beyond medals, providing valuable knowledge and skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. He also highlighted Jalisco’s long history of success at SIMOC, where students earned 53 percent of all medals awarded to the Mexican delegation last year.
Looking ahead, the governor said continued investment in science, innovation, and technology remains a priority for the state. He pointed to the future National Semiconductor Design Center, currently being developed in Jalisco with support from the federal government, as another example of the state’s commitment to building opportunities for the next generation.
Andrea Blanco Calderón, General Strategic Coordinator of Social Development, congratulated the students and encouraged them to make the most of the international experience, describing them as both the present and future of Jalisco and Mexico.
Jesús Eduardo Neri Castro, the delegation’s flag bearer, thanked the state government for making participation possible for more students. He said the financial support has helped strengthen the mathematics community in Jalisco and allowed talented young people to continue pursuing their passion for the subject.
Jalisco enters this year’s competition with an impressive record to defend. At SIMOC 2025, students from the state earned 114 medals – 22 gold, 37 silver, and 55 bronze – along with 22 honorable mentions, reinforcing Jalisco’s reputation as one of Mexico’s leading centers for academic excellence in mathematics.
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