The battle for places at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship has ended in the Ahafo Region, with three schools earning qualification after a day of intense competition. Serwaa Kesse Girls' Senior High School and Mim SHS have secured their tickets to the national championship, alongside Presec Bechem.
Regional Qualifiers Conclude with Three Winners
The three schools, Serwaa Kesse Girls' Senior High School, Mim SHS, and Presec Bechem, topped their respective contests to secure qualification for the national championship. In the first contest, 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.
In the second contest, Mim SHS produced the highest score of the day, accumulating 40 points to emerge winners and secure their place at the national stage. They defeated OLA Girls' SHS, Kenyasi, who finished with 29 points, and Ahafoman SHTS, who ended the contest with 22 points.
The final contest saw Presec Bechem claim the last qualification slot for the region with 28 points. They edged Samuel Otu Presby SHS, who finished with 21 points, while Sankore SHS recorded 9 points.
Regional Qualifiers' Performance Highlights
Serwaa Kesse Girls' Senior High School's performance in the first contest was notable, as they topped the first round of qualifiers with 37 points. Acherensua SHS, however, recorded 22 points, while Gyamfi Kumanini SHTS and Hwidiem SHS failed to secure qualification.
Mim SHS's impressive performance in the second contest was a highlight, as they accumulated 40 points to emerge winners. OLA Girls' SHS, Kenyasi, finished with 29 points, while Ahafoman SHTS ended the contest with 22 points.
National Championship Looms Large
With the Ahafo Regional qualifiers concluded, Mim SHS, Serwaa Kesse Girls' Senior High School, and Presec Bechem have secured their tickets to the 2026 NSMQ national championship. The three schools will join other qualifiers from across the regions, alongside the 27 seeded schools, to compete for the coveted NSMQ title on the national stage.
The stage is now set for an intense competition at the national championship, with the three schools from the Ahafo Region looking to make a significant impact. The road to the national championship has been long and arduous, but the three schools have earned their place among the best.
Source: Joy Online
