Three students from Bhopal have secured top ranks in the SOF Olympiad exam for 2023-24. Bhavya Agrawal, a first-grade student from Sagar Public School, achieved the first rank in the International Mathematics Olympiad, earning an international gold medal and a merit certificate. Hitansh Jain, a third-grade student from Delhi Public School, also claimed the first rank in the International Social Science Olympiad, receiving an international gold medal and a merit certificate. Anaisha Bushal, a first-grade student from The Iconic School, also claimed the third rank in the International Mathematics Olympiad, earning an international bronze medal and a merit certificate.
This year's SOF Olympiad saw participation from approximately millions of students across 70 countries, including over 32,642 students from Bhopal. Notable schools from Bhopal, including The Sanskaar Valley School, International Public School were among the participants.
The Science Olympiad Foundation hosted an awards ceremony to honor the winners, their teachers, and principals for the academic year 2023-24. The event celebrated the top three worldwide rank holders from grade 1 to 12 who participated in seven different Olympiad exams. Distinguished guests like former Chief Justice of India, Justice Dipak Misra, and renowned author and screenwriter Chetan Bhagat graced the occasion.
At the ceremony, former chief Justice of India, Justice Dipak Misra addressed the gathering of over 700 attendees, he said, "Competition or the effort to compete doesn't end here, that is the beauty of competition in Life. When you talk about competition, success follows it because everyone competes to succeed. Success is the real achievement.
He further highlighted that one may not be able to master the 'time' but they should be determined to manage time. Time management is a major step toward success. On the path of success one may, sometimes, face certain difficulties and at that time, do not react in a manner that will show weakness of mind. The young students should always keep in mind where they have studied and never forget their Alma Mater. He underscored that the unique experience and intellect of a human mind can never be replicated by artificial intelligence
During the event, 66 international rank-1 winners received a cash prize, a gold medal, and a merit certificate. The 66 rank-2 winners were given a silver medal and a merit certificate along with a cash prize, while the 66 rank-3 winners received a bronze medal, a merit certificate, and a cash prize. Additionally, the top 26 principals and top 60 teachers from 70 participating countries, whose students performed exceptionally well, were honored with monetary awards, mementos, and citations.
Moreover, SOF announced the launch of International Hindi Olympiad to encourage the Hindi language among the younger generation, nurturing a deeper appreciation and proficiency in their mother tongue. This new Olympiad aims to promote linguistic and cultural pride among students globally.
