PM Modi Celebrates Indian Girls' Success at European Math Olympiad
Our daughters performed brilliantly: PM Modi lauds European Math Olympiad win
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian students for their outstanding performance at the European Girls Mathematical Olympiad held in Bordeaux, France. The team ranked sixth globally, with Shreya Mundhra winning a Gold Medal, Sanjana Chacko earning Silver, and Shivani Bharat Kumar claiming Bronze. Modi emphasized the rigorous selection process and growing interest in mathematics among Indian girls.
- 01Indian team ranked sixth at the European Girls Mathematical Olympiad.
- 02Shreya Mundhra won a Gold Medal, Sanjana Chacko secured Silver, and Shivani Bharat Kumar earned Bronze.
- 03The competition took place in Bordeaux, France, and is known for its difficulty.
- 04Around 6 lakh students participate in the Mathematical Olympiad Programme annually in India.
- 05The popularity of mathematics competitions is increasing among Indian girls.
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During the 133rd episode of his radio program Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the achievements of Indian students at the European Girls Mathematical Olympiad in Bordeaux, France. The Indian team, comprising Shreya Mundhra from Mumbai, Sanjana Chacko from Thiruvananthapuram, Shivani Bharat Kumar from Chennai, and Shrimoyee Bera from Kolkata, ranked sixth in the world. Shreya Mundhra made history by winning a Gold Medal, while Sanjana Chacko secured Silver and Shivani Bharat Kumar earned Bronze. Modi highlighted the intense selection process, which includes regional, state, and national competitions, culminating in a month-long training camp at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education. He noted that approximately 6 lakh students participate in this program each year, reflecting a growing interest in mathematics among young girls in India.
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The success of these students may inspire more girls to pursue mathematics and participate in similar competitions, fostering a culture of academic excellence.
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