Two students from Bengaluru have secured top ranks in the SOF Olympiad exam for 2024-25. Tarun Thimmavajjala, a fourth-grade student from Gopalan International School, claimed the second rank in the International Mathematics Olympiad, receiving a silver medal and a merit certificate. Adhrit Mudai, a fifth-grade student from Whitefield Global School, claimed the third rank in the International Maths Olympiad, earning a bronze medal and a merit certificate.
This year's SOF Olympiad saw participation from approximately millions of students across 72 countries, including over 550500 students from Bengaluru. Notable schools from Bengaluru, including Bethany High School, Kendriya Vidyalaya DRDO, Presidency School, Euro School were among the participants.
SOF organized a felicitation ceremony at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Delhi to recognize the International olympiad winners and teachers of academic year 2024-25. A total of 750 students and teachers attended the ceremony. The occasion was graced by Chief Guest, Hon’ble Justice Shri J.K. Maheshwari, Judge Supreme Court of India.
During the event, the top three SOF worldwide rank winners from classes First to Twelve that participated in eight Olympiad exams were recognized. The 74 international rank-1 winners received Rs. 50,000 in addition to an international gold medal and a merit certificate, while the 74 international rank-2 winners received Rs. 25,000 as well as an international silver medal and a merit certificate, and 74 international rank-3 holders was given Rs. 10,000, a bronze medal, and a merit certificate.
Mahabir Singh, the Founder Director of SOF, proudly shared that the Science Olympiad Foundation has successfully completed 27 years of conducting Olympiad exams. During the 2024-25 academic year, over 96499 schools from 4000 cities participated in the eight SOF Olympiad exams, with millions of students taking part.
In addition to conducting Olympiads, SOF has launched various social and educational initiatives. Under the Girl Child Scholarship Scheme, 300 meritorious girls from economically weaker sections receive annual scholarships.