Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) Seventeen Kids emerged Champions out of 27,000 kids from 20 states across the country participated in the India’s largest Online Competition ‘National SIP Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition’—‘National Prodigy 2021’ announced virtually winners of the fiercely fought competition.
Total 2000 kids, parents from across the country have participated in the virtual program that continued till late Wednesday evening, SIP Academy said in a release here.
The National competition organised by SIP Academy, was held in three rounds—The Centre Level, which had 27000 participants, from which 17000 were shortlisted to qualify for State level, from which 4000 were filtered to compete nationally.
Seventeen out of 4000 kids emerged as Champions at the National Finals of the SIP Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition.
The SIP Academy, which runs world-class skill development programs making a significant impact on the mental potential of children, which conducted the first-ever Online Completion, had earlier conducted an offline competition for the past 17 years.
Specially designed software was created that allowed children to take part in the competition from the comfort of their home.
What was so surprising was kids from smaller towns, though new to online learning, mastered the art and emerged victoriously.
Another interesting feature was two boys from the same family became National Champions in two different categories — Omkar Azad Shirke, a Champion in Foundation Level 2 B and his younger brother Ashish Axad Shirke, Champion in Foundation Level 1B. Both are from Saswad, Pune.
Hyderabad’s world’s fastest human calculator Bhanu Prakash, who was the chief guest at the function held virtually, said competitions like this helps to train the brain and builds its power.
Participating in these difficult times is very appreciable, he said especially where children are staying away from classrooms, friends and playing outdoors may lead to feeling depressed, hopeless, anxious and angry.
Competitions like Prodigy 2021 organised by SIP Academy, India’s biggest children skilling organization, keeps children engaged and occupied constructively. If you love something, you can build structures and institutions, he added.
SIP Academy Managing Director Dinesh Victor, said 200 million of 7 to 14 years old kids have been subjected to a lot of struggle in the past one year due to the Pandemic. But, it is equally important to note the resilience kids have shown. Kids adapted so quickly to the online mode, much faster than their parents.
Ability to adapt to the changing circumstance quickly and being innovative helps to face any challenges in life, he added.
Academy Director Sibi Sekhar, said fortunately kids had parents support to face the challenges posed by the Pandemic very confidently.(UNI)