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India Today
27-04-2025
- Science
- India Today
Indian team excels at EGMO 2025 with two bronze and two silver medals
India's all-girls team won two silver and two bronze medals at the 14th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) 2025, showcasing their exceptional mathematical talent Four brilliant girls from India win coveted awards in the 14th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad in Kosovo, reflecting the nation's increased representation in mathematics competitions worldwide. The Indian squad of four girls — Sanjana Chacko (16), Shreya Shantanu Mundhada (15), Saee Patil (18), and Shreya Gupta Ray (18) — won two silver and two bronze medals at the 14th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) in Pristina, Kosovo, from April 11 to 17. EGMO is a high-profile global competition for high school girls who are interested in mathematics beyond the school curriculum. The team was guided by Dr. Mrudul Thatte (Leader) of TIFR, Mumbai, Deputy Leader Aditi Muthkhod (CMI, Chennai), and Observer Ananya Ranade (CMI, Chennai). India's all-girl team faced competition from players from almost 60 nations, ranking 12th. The medalists are: Sanjana Chacko (Kerala) – Silver Shreya Shantanu Mundhada (Mumbai) – Silver Saee Patil (Pune) – Bronze Shreya Gupta Ray (Kolkata) – Bronze These bright students won their spots on the team after performing well in several rounds of national Olympiads and a tough training camp, some having competed in math Olympiads for years. EGMO, which was conducted for the first time in 2012, aims to promote female involvement in mathematics. To be eligible for the competition, candidates need to clear the Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO), the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO), and get chosen through a training camp. The journey of the team was characterised by problem-solving late into the night and a unified sense of togetherness. While Chacko fell one point shy of a gold medal, she is already motivated for next year as she, along with Mundhada, is eligible to participate again in 2026. The young mathematicians are already looking forward to next year's edition with the expectation of taking home gold, and are eager to motivate future generations to take up competitive math.
India Today
26-04-2025
- Science
- India Today
India's girls win big at European Girls' Math Olympiad, can you solve the problems?
India won four medals at the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) 2025, finishing at the 12th spot globally. Girls from Mumbai, Kerala, Pune and Kolkata bagged two silver and two bronze medals. (Photo: Instagram/@ India Today Education Desk India wins 2 silver, 2 bronze at EGMO 2025 Girls from Mumbai, Kerala, Pune, Kolkata bag medals India places 12th among nearly 60 participating countries India's all-girls team brought home four medals from the 14th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) 2025, held in Prishtina, Kosovo, from April 11 to 17. Competing against participants from nearly 60 countries, the team bagged two silver and two bronze medals, placing India 12th overall. FOUR GIRLS, FOUR MEDALS, ONE PROUD MOMENT The medal winners include Mumbai's 15-year-old Shreya Mundhada and 16-year-old Sanjana Chacko from Kerala, both of whom clinched silver. Pune's Saee Patil and Kolkata's Shreya Gupta, both 18, earned bronze medals. These students represented India after clearing multiple levels of national Olympiads and completing a rigorous training camp. Some of them have been attending math Olympiads regularly. WHAT IS EGMO AND HOW INDIA PICKS ITS TEAM The European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad, first held in 2012 in the UK, aims to promote female participation in mathematics. To make it to the international stage, students must first clear the Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO), the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO), and finally be selected for the training camp that decides the top four candidates. EGMO 2025: CAN YOU SOLVE THE PROBLEMS? Here's the Day 1 paper with 3 math problems the participants had to solve: Here's the Day 1 paper with three more math problems: BEHIND THE SCENES: LATE-NIGHT MATH AND LOTS OF TEAM SPIRIT Every member of the team found their own style of problem-solving, building strong bonds along the way. For some, solutions struck at odd hours, while for others, visual thinking helped crack the trickiest of problems. Despite just missing out on gold, Chacko -- who lost by one point -- remains motivated for next year. Both she and Mundhada are eligible to compete again in 2026. THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR INDIA'S YOUNG MATH MINDS Back in India, the celebrations were full of energy. The girls are already looking forward, with two of them eligible for next year's edition as well. With their eyes on gold, they're ready to inspire more young minds to take up maths competitively. India's all-girls team brought home four medals from the 14th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) 2025, held in Prishtina, Kosovo, from April 11 to 17. Competing against participants from nearly 60 countries, the team bagged two silver and two bronze medals, placing India 12th overall. FOUR GIRLS, FOUR MEDALS, ONE PROUD MOMENT The medal winners include Mumbai's 15-year-old Shreya Mundhada and 16-year-old Sanjana Chacko from Kerala, both of whom clinched silver. Pune's Saee Patil and Kolkata's Shreya Gupta, both 18, earned bronze medals. These students represented India after clearing multiple levels of national Olympiads and completing a rigorous training camp. Some of them have been attending math Olympiads regularly. WHAT IS EGMO AND HOW INDIA PICKS ITS TEAM The European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad, first held in 2012 in the UK, aims to promote female participation in mathematics. To make it to the international stage, students must first clear the Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO), the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO), and finally be selected for the training camp that decides the top four candidates. EGMO 2025: CAN YOU SOLVE THE PROBLEMS? Here's the Day 1 paper with 3 math problems the participants had to solve: Here's the Day 1 paper with three more math problems: BEHIND THE SCENES: LATE-NIGHT MATH AND LOTS OF TEAM SPIRIT Every member of the team found their own style of problem-solving, building strong bonds along the way. For some, solutions struck at odd hours, while for others, visual thinking helped crack the trickiest of problems. Despite just missing out on gold, Chacko -- who lost by one point -- remains motivated for next year. Both she and Mundhada are eligible to compete again in 2026. THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR INDIA'S YOUNG MATH MINDS Back in India, the celebrations were full of energy. The girls are already looking forward, with two of them eligible for next year's edition as well. With their eyes on gold, they're ready to inspire more young minds to take up maths competitively. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Girls make country proud, win 4 medals in 14th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad
The Indian team, represented by four girls – Sanjana Chacko, 16, Shreya Shantanu Mundhada, 15, Saee Patil, 18, and Shreya Gupta Ray, 18 – clinched two silver and bronze medals at the 14th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) held in Pristina, Kosovo, from April 11 to 17. EGMO is an international-level mathematics competition exclusively for high school girls who have an interest in the subject beyond the school curriculum. The Indian team was led by Dr Mrudul Thatte (Leader), TIFR, Mumbai; followed by Aditi Muthkhod (Deputy Leader), CMI, Chennai; and Ananya Ranade (Observer With Contestants), CMI, Chennai. spoke to the medallists to learn about their experience in Kosovo, Olympiad journey, and their future plans. Here are some excerpts from the interview: Tell us about your Olympiad journey and the days spent in Kosovo Saee Patil: At the age of 10 in 2018, I appeared in my first Olympiad, but I was not so determined about it, which impacted my marks in stage two. I did not want to pursue these high-level competitions at that time seriously, but my interest in Mathematics remained. I used to practice it also, and then in 2023, it so happened that I cracked the national stage of the Olympiad, and after that, I started preparing for the international level. Sanjana Chacko: The country and people were really beautiful, and you could see snow-clad mountains. We were in the capital city, Pristina. On the first day, our guide took us on a city tour where we visited some landmarks and monumental places, and a cathedral. I also made some new friends from different countries. Shreya Gupta Ray: I started my Olympiad preparation from Class 7, first preparing for the ground stage of EGMO, that is, IOQM (Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics). After cracking the initial stages of the exam, I prepared for the national-level Olympiads and higher-level questions to refine my knowledge for the international level. There were times when I spent two days solving a problem, but I had this thing in mind that the time should not be wasted. I enjoyed every moment of the preparation. Did you use any online platforms to help prepare for the Olympiad? Chacko: After getting selected for EGMO, I took assistance from a few online platforms. One of the sources I used for the preparation was 'Sufi Fellowship', a training program run by a senior. Saee Patil and I are also directing an online math club. These two things helped me a lot in this journey, apart from a few books like Euclidean Geometry in Mathematical Olympiads by Evan Chen, Modern Olympiad Number Theory by Aditya Ranjan, and various resources available on Google. Can AI be a game changer for Olympiad preparation? Chacko: I feel that artificial intelligence could occasionally help in solving problems or understanding concepts, but I do not find AI useful for solving equations at the Olympiad level. Patil: I have seen the potential of artificial intelligence in various sectors. However, I am not sure about the use of AI for Olympiads. For instance, I don't believe that ChatGPT has reached the level where the model will help aspirants in mathematics Olympiads. I also prepared for the Informatics Olympiad, so AI might help by reviewing the code or sharing the correct syntax of the problem. It can reduce the time duration of learning things. Future plans Sanjana Chacko has one last chance left to appear for EGMO, which will be held in 2026. She is also trying to get shortlisted for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) and has two more chances left. As of now, Chacko has no plans to appear for the JEE. On the other hand, Saee Patil will appear for the IMO in May 2026. She is also not considering appearing for JEE as of now, and she will take a call after reaching Class 12. Shreya Gupta Ray wants to use her skills in mathematics in the future.
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
India clinches four medals at EGMO for maths Olympiad
India won two Silver and two Bronze medals at the 14th European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) 2025 in Prishtina, Kosovo, achieving a milestone at the global level. The win is significant as India's all-girls team secured 12th place overall at EGMO. Sanjana Chacko (16) from Kerala and Shreya Mundhada (15) from Mumbai won silver medals, whereas Saee Patil (18) from Pune, Maharashtra and Shreya Gupta Ray (18) from Kolkata won the bronze medal. The four-member team was led by Dr. Mrudul Thatte from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). EGMO, an annual mathematics competition, was held last week from April 11 to 17, with at least 50 countries participating in the competition. The competition has been designed for high school girls passionate about maths, encouraging young females to become scientists and boosting the number of girls in International Olympiad movement (IMO) teams. 'Such competition inspires girls and builds confidence that they can compete with the world. It took India three decades to be at this point, so this achievement is significant and important that girls can do equally well in maths,' said Arnab Bhattacharya, a Central Director of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE). HBCSE- TIFR identifies and nurtures students for participation in international Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, and Mathematics. HBCSE-TIFR comes under the purview of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. 'We attribute this success to the dedicated efforts of past medallists, as well as the structured training provided through the EGMO Training Camp (EGMOTC) by HBCSE and continuous support provided by the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) and DAE for this Olympiad Program,' said HBCSE spokesperson Sumana Amin.
Leaders
18-04-2025
- Science
- Leaders
Saudi Girls Conquer Math Olympiad, Bring Home Four Awards
Saudi Arabia's math team secured four awards at the 2025 European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) in Prishtina, Kosovo. The annual event, held from 11 to 17 April, welcomed 217 participants from 56 nations. This marks a proud moment for the Kingdom, reinforcing its growing presence in global academic competitions. Fatimah Buali earned a silver medal, while Sarah Aljughayman clinched bronze as Retaj Alsaleh and Albatool Alaidarous received honorable mentions, showcasing consistent performance. All four contenders demonstrated exceptional skill, reflecting rigorous training by Saudi educators. The Kingdom's Growing Legacy Saudi Arabia has now accumulated 36 awards since joining the EGMO, including two golds, seven silvers, 15 bronzes, and 12 certificates. The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity prepared the team, aligning with its mission to nurture young talent. Though the EGMO focuses on European nations, Saudi Arabia is among non-European regulars like Japan, China, and the US. This participation highlights the Kingdom's commitment to advancing STEM education for women. Officials aim to expand training programs to sustain this upward trajectory. The wins underscore Saudi Arabia's investment in empowering female scholars. By competing globally, students gain exposure and inspire future generations to pursue mathematics. The Kingdom's strategic focus on gifted education continues to yield results, positioning it as a regional leader in academic excellence. Next Steps for Talent Development The King Abdulaziz Foundation plans to launch advanced workshops ahead of the 2026 EGMO that will emphasize problem-solving techniques and collaborative learning. Such initiatives aim to secure more medals while fostering a culture of innovation. Saudi Arabia's success at the EGMO 2025 is a testament to strategic planning and dedication. As the Kingdom celebrates these achievements, it remains focused on building a robust pipeline of skilled mathematicians ready to excel on the world stage. Short link : Post Views: 13
