Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi interacts with International Mathematics Olympiad participants

PM Modi Congratulates Indian Team For Winning Medals In International Maths Olympiad
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Mann Ki Baat update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 112th episode of his monthly radio show ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday (July 28), interacted with International Mathematics Olympiad participants. “In the International Mathematics Olympiad, young participants from over 100 countries take part, and our team has successfully ranked in the top five in the overall tally.” “The names of these students who have brought glory to the country are – Aditya Venkat Ganesh from Pune, Siddharth Chopra from Pune, Arjun Gupta from Delhi, Kanav Talwar from Greater Noida, Rushil Mathur from Mumbai and Anando Bhaduri from Guwahati,” he said.

In the 112th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “A few days ago, the Olympics have also taken place in the world of mathematics – the International Mathematics Olympiad. Youth from more than 100 countries participated in the International Mathematics… pic.twitter.com/YmmSTPjTvo

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Earlier, PM Modi congratulated Indian team for winning medals in International Maths Olympiad. He took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and posted “It’s a matter of immense joy and pride that India has come 4th in its best-ever performance in the International Maths Olympiad. Our contingent has brought home 4 Golds and one Silver Medal. This feat will inspire several other youngsters and help make mathematics even more popular.”

While a six-member students team from India have helped the country secure its best performance ever in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2024, the Indian team came in fourth rank globally securing four Gold medals, one silver medal and one honourable mention at the just concluded 65th IMO held at Bath, United Kingdom.

While this is the best performance by an Indian in IMO since the country’s debut in 1989 both in terms of number of Gold medals won and rank achieved, India’s previous best rank achieved until 2024 was rank 7 , at IMO 1998 and IMO 2001. 

According to reports, High school students Adhitya Mangudy (Grade 11), Ananda Bhaduri (Grade 12), Kanav Talwar (Grade 10), and Rushil Mathur (Grade 12) bagged the gold medal. Arjun Gupta (Grade 12) won the Silver medal, and Siddharth Choppara (Grade 12) clinched an honourable mention.

Globally, Team USA, China, and South Korea finished as the top three winners in that order. At fourth place, India’s total score at the Olympiad is 167 just one mark behind South Korea’s at third spot. The winning team USA’s total score is 192. In all 609 students (528 male, 81 Female) took part in the IMO 2024, which saw 108 countries participate.