27-04-2025
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.
