List of Participating Countries for Mental Math World Cup 2022
Asia and Australia
Australia | Azerbaijan | Bahrain | Bangladesh | Brunei | India | Indonesia | Japan | Kuwait | Malaysia | Oman | Pakistan | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Singapore | Sri Lanka | Taiwan | UAE | Thailand | Jordan | New Zealand | Cambodia | Hong Kong | Philippines | Nepal | Vietnam
Africa
Benin | Botswana | Egypt | Ghana | Kenya | Mozambique | Nigeria | Rwanda | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda | Zimbabwe
Europe and North America
Bulgaria | Germany | Great Britain | Luxembourg | Poland | Romania | Slovakia | Spain | Turkey | USA
Welcome to the official blog of the Mental Math World Cup 2022, the exciting competition organized by Live Math Competitions and League that brought together the world’s top mental math talents. Building on the success of the Mental Math Asia Cup 2021, Live Math Competitions and League decided to take mental math competitions to the next level by organizing this larger-scale event.
With the help of an innovative app-based platform, Live Math Competitions and League successfully united nearly 5,500 participants from 48 different countries, each with their unique mental math techniques, including Abacus/Soroban, Vedic Math, and traditional arithmetic. We are thrilled to share the results, analytics, and highlights of this amazing event with you through this blog.
Categories and Participation Numbers in Mental Math World Cup 2022: Growing Passion for Arithmetic Contests in the World
Mental Math World Cup 2022 had four Age Categories:
Challenger (6-8 years),
Master (9-11 years),
Grandmaster (12-15 years), and
Grandmaster Open (16 years and above).
In each category, over 1000 participants competed to become the Mental Math World Cup Super Toppers, indicating a growing enthusiasm and dedication towards arithmetic competitions..
Overview of the Rounds in Mental Math World Cup 2022
The Mental Math World Cup 2022 consisted of two rounds: the Elimination Rounds, which took place from 1st June to 8th June 2022, and the Grand Finale, held between 16th to 24th July 2022.
Recognizing Mental Math Excellence: Prizes and Awards for Winners of the Mental Math World Cup 2022
Exciting rewards and recognition were presented to the participants of the Mental Math World Cup 2022, which included cash prizes and medals. Participants with a Perfect Grand Finale Score received a special “Bullseye” medal, while Super Topper, Country Topper, and School Topper certificates were also presented. Furthermore, all participants were awarded a certificate of participation.
Preparing for Mental Math Excellence: Guest Trainers and Speakers at the Mental Math World Cup 2022
All participants were enthusiastic and prepared well by joining webinars and mock events. They showed their dedication and skill during the Elimination Rounds, where they tried their best to qualify for the Grand Finale.
Before the final showdown, participants had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field through four amazing webinars by renowned guest trainers and speakers.
Mr. Minoo Jokhi, the Mathemagician and Trainer, shared his mental math tips and tricks with all participants in the Challenger category.
Mrs. Vrushali Joshi, a highly regarded Vedic Math tutor and director at Eduarty School of Excellence, conducted enlightening and informative sessions on Vedic Math Tips and Tricks for the Master, Grandmaster, and Grandmaster/Open categories.
Mrs. Vindya Ballal of Brain Gym introduced participants to simple brain-boosting exercises to awaken the brain for learning readiness.
Mrs. Hamsaz Wadhwani, Founder and CEO of The 7th Fold, delivered a highly insightful session on “The Art of Regulating Your Emotions,” which proved to be an invaluable resource for all participants.
Live Math Competitions and League extends its gratitude to Mr. Minoo Jokhi, Mrs. Vrushali Joshi, Mrs. Vindya Ballal, and Mrs. Hamsaz Wadhwani for their priceless contributions to the Mental Math World Cup 2022.
Round 1 (Elimination Round) of Mental Math World Cup 2022: Testing Speed and Accuracy
Our contestants were equipped with mental math tips and tricks from expert guest trainers and speakers before they entered the elimination rounds.
In this round, participants were tested on their speed and accuracy in solving unlimited arithmetic problems within a limited time. The total score from three rounds determined their qualification for the Grand Finale.
Approximately 37% of the top performers from each age Category advanced to the Grand Finale, where they competed for the prestigious title of Mental Math World Cup Super Topper in their respective categories. The competition was fierce, and the contestants put on an impressive display of mental math skills, demonstrating their speed, accuracy, and dedication to the craft.
Words of Encouragement from Principals, Coordinators, and Teachers to their Students at Mental Math World Cup 2022
We would like to Thank Principals, Coordinators and Teachers from various schools who came forward to share some encouraging words for their Wards which went a long way to motivate the contestants
https://fb.watch/jzMQeZOomR/ – Mrs Maheen Shafqat (School Head – Beaconhouse Education Complex,Pakistan)
https://fb.watch/jzNmu7Rt7c/ – Mrs Vrushali Joshi (Founder of Eduarty School of Excellence)
https://fb.watch/jzNpG8PWwB/ – Mrs Arasi (Master Trainer and Director of Intelligent Abacus Education,Sri Lanka)
https://fb.watch/jzNrLL4Uuj/ – Ms. Sarie Momsen (Bredasdorp Abacus Maths,South Africa)
https://fb.watch/jzNuMa_f42/ – Ms. Sofia Mihalache (Mental Arithmetic Teacher and Manager-Smartykids, Romania)
The Grand Finale of Mental Math World Cup 2022: A Nerve-Wracking On-Camera Live Event for Young Math Enthusiasts
The contestants entered the battle arena of the Mental Math World Cup 2022 Grand Finale with great confidence. The high-stakes, on-camera live event was nerve-wracking, as moderators observed every move the contestants made while they attempted to solve 100 sums within a fixed time. The difficulty level was raised by negative marking and tricky multiple-choice options, making the competition more challenging.
Participating in such events can be beneficial for young students, as they gain experience and build their character by performing well in these situations. The Mental Math World Cup 2022 Grand Finale was no exception, as the contestants showcased their mental agility, problem-solving skills, and resilience in the face of a daunting challenge.
Results of Mental Math World Cup 2022: Top Performing Countries and Individual Performances
After the Gruelling Grand Finale, lets look at the overall results of the competition.
Performance of Top 16 countries with the most Finalists and their corresponding rankings based on % A+ and A Finalists and % A+, A and B+ Finalist are:
Top 16 Ranked Countries with most Finalists
| Rank | Countries | Total Finalists | A+,A Finalists | % A+,A Finalists | A+,A and B+ | % A+,A & B+ Finalists | Weighted Average Score |
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 11 | 3 | 27% | 9 | 82% | 278.127813 |
| 2 | Romania | 15 | 4 | 27% | 12 | 80% | 271.947195 |
| 3 | Malaysia | 106 | 28 | 26% | 76 | 72% | 268.634411 |
| 4 | India | 749 | 148 | 20% | 536 | 72% | 202.725747 |
| 5 | Thailand | 122 | 23 | 19% | 92 | 75% | 194.124330 |
| 6 | UAE | 315 | 48 | 15% | 230 | 73% | 158.101524 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 150 | 22 | 15% | 109 | 73% | 152.409241 |
| 8 | Qatar | 61 | 6 | 10% | 45 | 74% | 104.690797 |
| 9 | Egypt | 41 | 4 | 10% | 21 | 51% | 101.666264 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 71 | 5 | 7% | 38 | 54% | 75.024404 |
| 11 | Sri Lanka | 171 | 10 | 6% | 112 | 65% | 64.385386 |
| 12 | Bahrain | 22 | 1 | 5% | 16 | 73% | 52.205221 |
| 13 | Botswana | 12 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 58% | 5.775578 |
| 14 | Zimbabwe | 30 | 0 | 0% | 16 | 53% | 5.280528 |
| 15 | Mozambique | 12 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 50% | 4.950495 |
| 16 | Ghana | 11 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 36% | 3.600360 |
– Saudi Arabia and Romania hold the top positions with impressive weighted average scores, followed closely by Malaysia, India, and Thailand. These countries have also maintained high percentages of A+ and A Finalists and A+, A, and B+ Finalists.
– UAE, Bangladesh, and Qatar have also shown strong performances with a high percentage of A+, A, and B+ Finalists. Bahrain, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Ghana have also put forth some remarkable performances.
– Among the remaining 28 Finalist Countries, there were some more notable performances. For example, Nigeria and South Africa had a relatively high percentage of A+ and A grades (29% and 33%, respectively) and also had a high percentage of A+, A, and B+ grades (71% and 83%, respectively).
– The Philippines had the highest percentage of A+ and A grades among all countries on the list (100%), and Vietnam and Indonesia also had relatively high percentages (50%). Cambodia had a 100% A+ and A Finalists and A+ and A & B+ Finalists.
Overall, these countries have shown great potential in Mental Math, and their continued efforts and investments are sure to yield even better results in the future.
Congratulations to All the 48 Participating Countries for their Brilliant Performance and Participation in the Mental Math World Cup 2022
Individual Performances
Challenger category
The following Participants from India and Pakistan have won the top ranks in the Challenger category and the Title of Mental Math World Cup Super Topper in the Challenger Category:
Pakistan:
SANIYA SYED from Beaconhouse Educational Complex won 1st place in the Challenger category (World Rank 1) and received US $100 (Shared with Nayra Garg) and 3 medals.
India:
NAYRA GARG from India International School, Jaipur won 1st place in the Challenger category (World Rank 1) and received US $100 (Shared with Saniya Syed) and 3 medals.
RISHI PANDEY from Universal Public School won 2nd place in the Challenger category (World Rank 2) and received US $75 and 3 medals.
SUVIGYA TANDON from St. Columbas School, New Delhi won 3rd place in the Challenger category (World Rank 3) and received US $50 and 3 medals.
Master category
The following Participants from Malaysia and India have won the top ranks in the Master category and the Title of Mental Math World Cup Super Topper in the Master Category:
Malaysia:
CHONG JUN HAO from SRI KUALA LUMPUR INTL PRIMARY SCHOOL, MASTER category, World Rank 1, Cash Prize US $100, No. of Medals Received 3.
JAYDEN CHONG YAN EN from ST. JOSEPH’S PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOL, MASTER category, World Rank 2, Cash Prize US $75, No. of Medals Received 3.
India:
KRISHNAV SINGH from DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL R.K PURAM, MASTER category, World Rank 3, Cash Prize US $50, No. of Medals Received 3.
GRANDMASTER category
The following Participants from Bangladesh and India have won the top ranks in the GRANDMASTER category and the Title of Mental Math World Cup Super Topper in the GRANDMASTER Category:
India:
ARCHITA PAL from ASHOK HALL GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL in GRANDMASTER category, ranked 1st, received US $100 and 3 medals.
RAHUL AGGARWAL from BAL BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROHINI in GRANDMASTER category, ranked 2nd, received US $75 and 3 medals.
Bangladesh:
NUSAIBA IBNAT HAQUE from SCHOLASTICA in GRANDMASTER category, ranked 3rd, received US $50 and 3 medals.
GRANDMASTER OPEN category
The following Participants from Malaysia and India have won the top ranks in the GRANDMASTER OPEN category and the Title of Mental Math World Cup Super Topper in the GRANDMASTER OPEN Category:
India:
ASMITA PAL from Ashok Hall Girls Higher Secondary School, ranked 1st in the world and received US $100 cash prize and 3 medals.
AARAV JAIN from The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, ranked 2nd in the world and received US $75 cash prize and 3 medals.
Malaysia:
KELLY NGU XIN YEE from St. Joseph Private Secondary School, ranked 3rd in the world and received US $50 cash prize and 3 medals.
Top Rankers List Mental Math World Cup 2022 : Https://Results.Livemcl.Com/Rankers/Index.Php
Media Coverage of the Mental Math World Cup 2022 Results
https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/indian-winners-shine-in-mental-math-world-cup-2022/1163339/
Congratulations and Thank You: A Message from the Organizers of Mental Math World Cup 2022
Congratulations to all participants of the Mental Math World Cup 2022! Your impressive performance, hard work, and dedication to Mental Math Skills have not gone unnoticed. We encourage you to continue practicing and improving your arithmetic abilities, as they can greatly benefit you in your academic and personal life.
Team Live Math Competitions and League invites you to participate in our future competitions, including the Annual Online Mental Math World Cup 2023 and other Offline Events. We express our heartfelt gratitude to our Country and Regional Partners, Teachers, Coordinators and Principals of Participating Schools and Parents who encouraged their children to participate and compete in this event. We would also like to thank our Moderators, Content Team, and Communication and Technology Team, who helped execute this event seamlessly, making the competition a great success.
Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you again in our future events!
Best regards,
Avinash Shetty Co-Founder, Live Math Competitions and League