Maldivian students secure historic win at international mathematics awards

Maldivian students achieved a historic sweep by winning top gold awards in all three age categories (4-7, 8-11, 12-16) at the international Young Mathematical Story Authors 2026 competition. This is the first time a single nation has captured all top prizes. The annual contest has drawn over 7,000 students from more than 40 countries since 2019, with 34 nations participating this year. The Maldives fielded over 650 students, among the highest relative participation. The success was supported by collaborative teacher-training programs involving the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development, the National Institute of Education, and the Maldives National University.

Maldivian students achieved a historic sweep by winning top gold awards in all three age categories (4-7, 8-11, 12-16) at the international Young Mathematical Story Authors 2026 competition. This is the first time a single nation has captured all top prizes. The annual contest has drawn over 7,000 students from more than 40 countries since 2019, with 34 nations participating this year. The Maldives fielded over 650 students, among the highest relative participation. The success was supported by collaborative teacher-training programs involving the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development, the National Institute of Education, and the Maldives National University.

Maldivian students achieved a historic sweep by winning top gold awards in all three age categories (4-7, 8-11, 12-16) at the international Young Mathematical Story Authors 2026 competition. This is the first time a single nation has captured all top prizes. The annual contest has drawn over 7,000 students from more than 40 countries since 2019, with 34 nations participating this year. The Maldives fielded over 650 students, among the highest relative participation. The success was supported by collaborative teacher-training programs involving the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development, the National Institute of Education, and the Maldives National University.

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