The 8th Hong Kong Linguistics Olympiad (HKLO)

2026-03-17
HKLO is the annual accredited competition held by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to allow pre-university students to participate in the international linguistics competitions (International Linguistics Olympiad and Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad). The linguistics Olympiad consists of solving linguistic puzzles which require only logical ability, patient work and the willingness to accept challenges. No prior knowledge of linguistics or second languages is required. Students can learn more about the knowledge of world languages and improve their abilities of observation, logic and awareness of diversity while solving problems involving language data.

Awards:

Gold Medal and Best Solution for Problem 2:
5D Yeung Kin Cheong

Bronze Medal:
5B Wong Wang Hei

Honourable Mention:
3B Nie Guangyou
5A Lau Tung Lam
5C Cheng Bak Hin
5C Li Pak Yin Patrick
5C Wong Lok Chun
5D Chung Cham Shun
5D Ho Pok Man
5D Xie Tung Hon
5D Zhou Bohen


Teacher Advisor: Dr. Wong Tsz Yeung