PUNE: On March 22nd, 2024,
Bombay YMCA
proudly presented an
inter-school quiz contest
at the
YMCA Kanhe
center, Kanhe, Pune district aimed at nurturing confidence, self-esteem, and academic prowess among rural students.
The event, hosted by the Bombay YMCA Vocational Training Institute, witnessed enthusiastic participation from seven rural schools, with 33 teams showcasing their intellect and knowledge.
Quiz
contests serve as dynamic platforms, offering rural children a gateway to a world of knowledge beyond their classroom walls. Through engaging with diverse topics and challenging questions, participants embarked on a journey of intellectual stimulation and academic enrichment.
Sunil Lobo
, President of Bombay YMCA said, "By providing equal access to knowledge and opportunities, quiz contests level the playing field for rural students, allowing them to showcase their talents on par with their urban counterparts."
Leonard Salins, General Secretary of Bombay YMCA, added, "Quiz contests not only promote academic excellence but also instill invaluable life skills in our youth. Through this initiative, we strive to uplift and inspire the next generation of rural leaders and innovators."
Binny .T, chairman of the Vocational Training Institute in Kanhe, said, "As we champion educational equity and inclusive opportunities for all, let us recognize the transformative power of quiz contests in empowering the next generation of rural leaders and innovators. Through initiatives like the inter-school quiz contest at YMCA Kanhe."
This stiff competition culminated with the following results:
Winner:
School: Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Vidya Mandir, Kanhe
1. Omkar Lande
2. Aditya Harer
First Runner-up:
School: Zilla Parishad Prathmik Shala, Vahangaon
1. Ketaki Wadekar
2. Harsh Pingle
Second Runner-up:
School : Zilla Parishad Prathamik Shala Kanhe
1. Aamir Sayyad
2.
Satyam Wadekar
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