Three students from Durgapur have achieved top ranks in the SOF Olympiad exam for 2023-24. Krishnashish Dinda, a second-grade student from D.A.V. Model School, achieved first rank in the National Science Olympiad, earning an international gold medal and merit certificate. Amritansh Mahim, a first grade student from D.A.V. Model School, claimed the second rank in the International Mathematics Olympiad, receiving an international silver medal and a merit certificate. Srijit Poddar, a second grade student from Guru Teg Bahadur Public School, claimed the third rank in the International English Olympiad, receiving an international bronze medal and a merit certificate.
The Science Olympiad Foundation hosted an awards ceremony at New Delhi 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 DipakMisra, and renowned author and screenwriter ChetanBhagat graced the occasion.
Former chief Justice of India, Justice Dipak Misra addressed the gathering of over 700 attendees, he said, “When you talk about competition, success follows it because everyone competes to succeed. Success is the real achievement”. The SOF Olympiad, held this year, attracted millions of students from 70 countries, including over 19,201 from Durgapur. Notable schools from Durgapur, including Delhi Public School, Durgapur Public School, D.A.V. Model School, were among the participants.