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Two teams from School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) clinched Gold and Bronze Prizes at the 21st International Standards Olympiad, held in South Korea from 12 to 14 August 2026.

Organised by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korean Standards Association (KSA), the international competition promotes awareness of how standards contribute to safety, convenience and technological advancement.

In the High School category, participants were challenged to develop standards for “Wearable electronic devices and technologies – Performance test methods for smart eyeglasses” within eight hours, without internet access. Competing against 17 teams from nine countries, both SP teams—endorsed by Enterprise Singapore—demonstrated outstanding teamwork, technical understanding, and problem-solving skills across their written submissions and oral presentations.

Gold Prize – Team Durian Titans

• Allan Lim Jun Run – Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCPE), Year 2
• Lau Jingcheng Kevin – Diploma in Aerospace Electronics (DASE), Year 2
• Lim Jun Rui – Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCPE), Year 2

Bronze Prize – Team Merlion Mavericks

• Mohd Arif Fiqry Bin Mohd Suffian – Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCPE), Year 2
• Png Tian Le Jovan – Diploma in Aerospace Electronics (DASE), Year 2
• Tan Kai Hao Gerald – Diploma in Computer Engineering (DCPE), Year 2

The teams were guided by EEE staff members Goh Say Seng, Than Keng Hwa and Elaine Soo, whose dedicated mentorship helped prepare the students for this international challenge.

Beyond the medals, the experience strengthened students’ understanding of how engineering standards drive innovation, safety, and quality worldwide, while providing meaningful real-world learning that enriches the EEE curriculum. Congratulations to both teams on their stellar achievements and for proudly representing Singapore Polytechnic on the global stage! 

Team Durian Titans receiving the Gold Prize from Mr Park Jong-sup, Director General of Korean Agency for Technology and Standards.  From left to right (students): Lim Jun Rui, Lau Jingcheng Kevin and Allan Lim Jun Run

Team Merlion Mavericks receiving the Bronze Prize from Mr Moon Dongmin, Chairman & CEO, Korean Standards Association.  From left to right (students): Mohd Arif Fiqry Bin Mohd Suffian, Tan Kai Hao Gerald and Png Tian Le Jovan.

Team SP at the 21^st International Standards Olympiad.