Global Mental Math Olympiad 2026, Dubai Edition
Details
Event Date: 31st October 2026
Venue: Glendale International School, Oud Metha, Dubai
Highlight Video: GMMO 2026, Dubai
Age and Award Categories at GMMO 2026
To honor the diverse talents across age groups, awards were presented across four distinct categories (with the Grandmaster category split for the ceremony):
- Challenger: 6–8 years
- Master: 9–11 years
- Grandmaster:12–15 years
- Grandmaster Open: 16 years and above
Competition Format - The Challenges
The competition tested the full spectrum of mental arithmetic skills through a carefully designed format:
- Standard Mandatory Challenge: The core event, --assessing all-round mental math ability with a balanced mix of operations and difficulty levels.
- Addition & Subtraction Sprint: A fast-paced challenge testing calculation speed and precision using foundational arithmetic skills.
- Multiplication Sprint: A high-intensity test of multiplication proficiency, demanding rapid recall and exceptional number sense under time pressure.
The 4th Edition: Bigger, Bolder, and More Global Than Ever
The Global Mental Math Olympiad (GMMO) returned to Dubai for its highly anticipated 4th Edition, transforming a single day into an unforgettable celebration of mental math excellence. Building on the legacy of previous years, GMMO 2026 Dubai brought together a staggering 800 participants for a high-energy, one-day arena-style competition.
A Truly Global Gathering
The competition was a testament to the universal language of numbers.
This year, 800 participants from 61 nationalities came together in Dubai — from top schools and training institutes across all 7 Emirates and 10 countries: Japan, Peru, Romania, Seychelles, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, India and Egypt!
Fully Digital Arena with Real-Time Leaderboard
Conducted entirely on LiveMCL’s proprietary platform—Arena by LiveMCL—the event delivered a seamless, fully digital experience. Participants competed on iPads provided by Team LiveMCL, while a real-time leaderboard updated scores and rankings instantly.
This Live Tracking created a transparent, high-stakes atmosphere where every calculation mattered. The Arena Format transformed Mental Math from a traditional test into a spectator-friendly sport, keeping Participants, parents and teachers on the edge of their seats until the final seconds ticked down.
Top 30 UAE Schools in Mental Math at GMMO 2026
This year, we were honored to welcome students from Schools and Training Institutions across the UAE and internationally. Out of this highly competitive field, we are thrilled to celebrate the Top 30 schools who achieved the highest overall performance across the competition.
These outstanding Schools and Training Institutions have demonstrated exceptional dedication to mental math excellence, combining strong student participation with top-tier individual achievements. Their commitment sets a new benchmark for academic excellence and shapes the next generation of Mathletes.
Top 30 Schools/Institutes of GMMO 2026(Listed in alphabetical Order):
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Sharjah |
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Sharjah |
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Dubai |
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Idos Org - Essam Elhanafawy School |
Egypt |
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Seychelles |
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Dubai |
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Peru |
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Dubai |
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Dubai |
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Dubai |
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Ras Al Khaimah |
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Dubai |
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Abu Dhabi |
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Romania |
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Dubai |
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Individual Performances: The Champions of GMMO 2026 Dubai
Standard Mandatory Challenge – Top 5
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Category |
Name |
Score (Time) |
Country |
Rank |
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Challenger |
Isbah Shaikh |
1000(00:03:20.603) |
UAE |
1 |
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Khyat Manthankumar Ladani |
1000(00:03:38.614) |
UAE |
2 |
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Anyka Nair |
1000(00:03:50.867) |
UAE |
3 |
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Mohammed Hisham |
1000(00:04:21.890) |
UAE |
4 |
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Veer Shaurya Prasad |
1000(00:04:45.697) |
UAE |
5 |
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Master |
Daivik Divyesh Gohel |
1000(00:04:04.382) |
Seychelles |
1 |
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Preyas Patel |
1000(00:05:10.726) |
UAE |
2 |
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Adhiraj Das |
1000(00:06:41.276) |
UAE |
3 |
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Nivin Sebastian |
1000(00:07:14.478) |
UAE |
4 |
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Ahmed Luqueman Harris |
1000(00:07:50.603) |
UAE |
5 |
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Grandmaster |
Kavin Karthik Jeyganesh |
1000(00:09:56.848) |
UAE |
1 |
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Aarav Biju |
1000(00:10:54.379) |
UAE |
2 |
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Arnav Madhwani |
1000(00:11:12.639) |
UAE |
3 |
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Srinikesh Vinod |
1000(00:11:43.659) |
UAE |
4 |
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Rita Takaki |
988(00:07:35.846) |
Japan |
5 |
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GrandMaster Open |
Archita Pal |
1000(00:06:52.190) |
UAE |
1 |
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Ruven Rudolf Coelho |
1000(00:11:15.519) |
UAE |
2 |
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Diniru Sathnidu Dissanayake |
988(00:06:50.391) |
UAE |
3 |
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Saketh Linu Chandran |
988(00:10:51.959) |
UAE |
4 |
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Teena Chaudhary |
976(00:10:01.787) |
UAE |
5 |
Addition & Subtraction Sprint – Top 5
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Category |
Name |
Score (Time) |
Country |
Rank |
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Challenger |
Anyka Nair |
688(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
1 |
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Mokshagna Sai Dhanekula |
638(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
2 |
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Isbah Shaikh |
610(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
3 |
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Shruthi Yuvaraj |
594(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
4 |
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Amay Dileep |
588(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
5 |
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Master |
Kevin Casian Bordea |
1766(00:05:00.000) |
Romania |
1 |
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Daivik Divyesh Gohel |
1724(00:05:00.000) |
Seychelles |
2 |
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Ayaan Mohan |
1704(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
3 |
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Muhammed Izaan |
1618(00:05:00.000) |
Bahrain |
4 |
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Rishidev Karthick Gayathri |
1604(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
5 |
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Grandmaster |
Rita Takaki |
1556(00:05:00.000) |
Japan |
1 |
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Arnav Madhwani |
1410(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
2 |
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Aarav Biju |
1360(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
3 |
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Aman Naddari |
1148(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
4 |
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Kavin Karthik Jeyganesh |
1136(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
5 |
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GrandMaster Open |
Archita Pal |
1822(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
1 |
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Diniru Sathnidu Dissanayake |
1620(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
2 |
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Saketh Linu Chandran |
1306(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
3 |
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Teena Chaudhary |
1256(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
4 |
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Halima Sadiya Surti |
1198(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
5 |
Multiplication Sprint – Top 5
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Category |
Name |
Score (Time) |
Country |
Rank |
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Challenger |
Shruthi Yuvaraj |
964(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
1 |
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Anyka Nair |
904(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
2 |
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Shyheim Ian Vel |
882(00:02:00.000) |
Seychelles |
3 |
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Isbah Shaikh |
870(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
4 |
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Mokshagna Sai Dhanekula |
866(00:02:00.000) |
UAE |
5 |
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Master |
Sudaleeshwar Sudar Murugan |
2106(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
1 |
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Adhiraj Das |
1946(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
2 |
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Kevin Casian Bordea |
1936(00:05:00.000) |
Romania |
3 |
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Nivin Sebastian |
1918(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
4 |
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Muhammed Izaan |
1864(00:05:00.000) |
Bahrain |
5 |
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Grandmaster |
Aman Naddari |
1814(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
1 |
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Arnav Madhwani |
1772(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
2 |
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Rita Takaki |
1694(00:05:00.000) |
Japan |
3 |
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Sanidhya Chaudhary |
1692(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
4 |
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Ruaan Bountra |
1660(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
5 |
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GrandMaster Open |
Teena Chaudhary |
1802(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
1 |
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Archita Pal |
1784(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
2 |
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Saketh Linu Chandran |
1780(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
3 |
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Ruven Rudolf Coelho |
1776(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
4 |
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Hiral Katyal |
1524(00:05:00.000) |
UAE |
5 |
Explore the Full Results & Relive the Moments
Beyond the top honors, the Global Mental Math Olympiad 2026 showcased incredible talent across all age groups and challenges.
- View the Full Toppers Leaderboard: Curious to see where your child or school ranked? Explore the complete list of achievers across all categories here: GMMO 2026 Toppers List
- View the Photo Gallery: Relive the energy, focus, and celebration of the day by browsing through our official event photos: GMMO 2026 Photo Gallery
A Pathway to the World Stage: In addition to the trophies and medals, the Top 100 rankers in the Standard Mandatory Challenge across the Challenger, Master, and Grandmaster categories (and the Top 10 in the Grandmaster Open category) earned direct entry to the Grand Finale(on registration) for the online Mental Math World Cup 2027, bypassing the Round 1(Qualifier Round).
Recognizing Excellence: Honouring Outstanding Performers
Beyond the GMMO 2026 Dubai winners, the ceremony also celebrated exceptional individual performers from the Online Mental Math World Cup 2026 and the GMMO 2025 Dubai Edition. These top achievers included students from the UAE as well as international participants who travelled specifically to Dubai for the event. They were presented with well-deserved medals and certificates, while outstanding School Principals and Teachers were honoured with special trophies.
Ms. Jeseca Bowen from Juan Pablo Ii Educational Corporation Peru
Principal: Mr. Andy Esparon,Mrs. Lindy Wirtz , Ms. Debra, Ms. Jostha and Ms. Petrina from Independent School Seychelles
Ms. Rashda Mansoor – Head of Curriculum & Innovation (Amity School Dubai)
Mr. Andy Esparon - Principal Independent School Seychelles
Ms. Monika Singh & Ms. Ragi Kins (Delhi Private School Dubai)
Team from IDOS Org - Essam Elhanafawy School- from Egypt
Our Toppers Gallery – Live Math Competitions and League (livemcl.com)
Acknowledgements
The Co-Founders—Avinash Shetty, Prakhyat Bhandary, and Navazesh Shetty—along with the entire Live Math Competitions & League team, extend their sincere gratitude to all participating schools and coaching institutes, the dedicated teachers and coaches who mentored the students, and the international partners who traveled to Dubai to make this event truly global.
We also thank our venue partner, Glendale International School, Dubai, for their outstanding support and hospitality, and our LiveMCL operations and technology teams for delivering a seamless world-class competition experience.
Looking Ahead: GMMO 2027
As we wrap up a phenomenal 4th Edition in Dubai, Live Math Competitions and League is already looking to the future. The bar has been raised, the talent on display was extraordinary, and the journey of mental math excellence continues.
Stay tuned for updates on GMMO 2027—we can’t wait to see what the next generation of mental calculators brings to the arena.
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