Vijayawada students excel at SOF
This year SOF saw participation of millions of students across 72 countries, including over 15, 400 students from Vijayawada. Notable schools from Vijayawada, Atkinson High School and N St Mathew's Public School were among the participants. SOF organised a felicitation ceremony at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Delhi to recognise 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 Justice JK 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 recognised.
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 were given Rs 10,000, a bronze medal, and a merit certificate.
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