The Road to Accra: Three Schools Set Sights on NSMQ National Championship Glory
In the Ahafo Region of Ghana, a trio of schools has emerged victorious from the regional qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship. With their qualification, Mim Senior High School, Serwaa Kesse Girls' Senior High School, and Presec Bechem are set to join other regional winners and 27 seeded schools in the highly anticipated national competition.
Regional Qualifiers Conclude in Ahafo Region
The regional qualifiers in the Ahafo Region have concluded, with Mim Senior High School producing the highest score of the day, accumulating 40 points to emerge winners and secure their place at the national stage. They defeated OLA Girls' Senior High School, Kenyasi, who finished with 29 points, and Ahafoman Senior High Technical School, who ended the contest with 22 points.
In the first round of qualifiers, Serwaa Kesse Girls' Senior High School opened the contest with a commanding performance, topping the first round of qualifiers with 37 points to book their place at the national championship. They finished ahead of Acherensua Senior High School, who recorded 22 points, Gyamfi Kumanini Senior High Technical School with 20 points, and Hwidiem Senior High School, who ended the contest without a point.
Final Contest Secures Last Qualification Slot
The final contest saw Presec Bechem claim the last qualification slot for the region with 28 points. They edged Samuel Otu Presby Senior High School, who finished with 21 points, while Sankore Senior High School recorded 9 points.
The Road to Accra: National Championship Awaits
With the Ahafo Regional qualifiers concluded, the three schools will join other qualifiers from across the regions to compete for the coveted NSMQ title on the national stage. The NSMQ national championship is a highly anticipated event that brings together the best science and maths schools from across the country to compete in a series of challenging quizzes.
The competition is expected to be fierce, with schools from all over Ghana vying for the top spot. The 27 seeded schools, who have automatically qualified for the national championship, will join the regional winners, including Mim Senior High School, Serwaa Kesse Girls' Senior High School, and Presec Bechem, to compete for the title.
As the schools prepare for the national championship, they will face a series of challenging quizzes that will test their knowledge and skills in science and maths. The competition will be broadcast on national television, and the winners will be crowned the best science and maths school in the country.
The NSMQ national championship is a prestigious event that brings together the best and brightest schools from across Ghana. With the Ahafo Regional qualifiers concluded, the stage is set for an exciting and intense competition that will determine the ultimate winners of the 2026 NSMQ national championship.
Source: Joy Online
