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Aanya Goyal, a 17-year-old schoolgirl from London, achieved an impressive feat by securing a silver medal for Team India in the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) held in the Netherlands. The Indian squad celebrated its best performance ever, winning two bronze medals and one honorable mention at the event.
“I feel very proud to have won a silver medal for India at the Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics at a time when competitive programming is emerging as one of the most popular sports all over the world, but especially in India,” said Goyal
Competing against top coders from 50 countries, Aanya used her problem-solving mindset to crack a series of challenges set for the teams. The contest consisted of two sessions, each lasting five hours, during which participants had to solve complex algorithmic design and coding implementation challenges.
Aanya’s dedication and support from her teammates contributed to her success. She dedicated her medal to Team India’s coaching and support staff, emphasizing the importance of preparation and perseverance in competitive programming.
“When you have such support, then there is no choice but to prepare well and to fight for the full 10 hours, from the first minute to the last,” added Goyal.
