NSMQ24: Excitement builds as schools converge in Cape Coast for intellectual showdown

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The anticipation, suspense and intensity are building as the 2024 National Championship of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) makes a triumphant comeback.

The curtains of this much-awaited school quiz competition were lifted at the GNAT Hall on Tuesday, October 1, with 157 schools vying for the prestigious trophy and ultimate bragging rights.

Among this impressive roster, 27 schools have already booked their slot in the one-eighth stage of the national championship race.

Now, the excitement is set to soar as 130 schools gear up for the preliminary stage, eager to begin their journey in this prestigious intellectual battle.

During the balloting stage, careful attention was given to ensure fairness in the selection of schools competing against each other in the prelims, with each group carefully curated from pots labeled A, B, and C.

This year’s intellectual battle sets a new stage for excellence, with all participating schools converging at Cape Coast in the Central Region to compete.

Mark your calendars for the thrilling preliminary rounds, scheduled from Monday, October 14, to Thursday, October 17, 2024. Victorious schools from this stage will advance to the one-eighth round of the championship.

Following the one-eighth stage, the successful schools will move on to the quarter-finals and semi-finals, which will be held at the prestigious SGS Auditorium.

The grand finale will be hosted at the New Education Centre (NEC), where the ultimate champion will be crowned.

Prepare for a remarkable display of knowledge and skill as the 2024 NSMQ National Championship promises to be an unforgettable event, filled with excitement, drama, and exceptional intellectual prowess.

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