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S T A T U T E S(proposed)ofthe International Olympiadon Astronomy and Astrophysics IOAA章程 ? # 1 In recognition of the growing significance of astronomy and related subjects in all fields of our life, including the general education of young people, and with the aim of enhancing the development of international contacts between different countries in the field of school education in astronomy and astrophysics, an annual competition in these subjects has been organized for high school students; the competition is called the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics” (IOAA). The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics should be organized during the period of August - December. 为使各国年轻人(中学生)的全面发展，以及增强他们之间的交往，每年8-12月间举办一次国际天文与天体物理奥林匹克竞赛。（IOAA） # 2 The competition is organized by the Ministry of Education or another appropriate institution of one of the participating countries on whose territory the competition is to be conducted. Hereunder, the term Ministry of Education is used in the above meaning. The organizing country is obliged to ensure equal participation of all the delegations, and to invite all the participants of any of the last three competitions. Additionally, it has the right to invite other countries.The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics is a purely educational event. No country may have its team excluded from participation on any political ground resulting from political tension, lack of diplomatic relation, lack of recognition of some countries by the government of the organizing country, imposed embargo and similar reasons. When difficulties preclude formal invitation of the team representing a country, students from such a country should be invited to participate as individuals. IOAA 是纯粹的教育活动，不应受政治和外交关系的影响。Within five years of its entry in the competition a country should declare its intention to be the host for a future Olympiad. This declaration should propose a timetable so that a provisiona