Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025

The Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025 (BMMO 2025) marked a major milestone in the growth of competitive mental arithmetic in the Gulf region. Held on 19 April 2025 at Adhari Park in Manama, Bahrain, the Olympiad brought together young mental athletes from across Bahrain and neighbouring GCC countries.

This event was hosted by Live Math Competitions and League (Live MCL) in collaboration with:

• E.A.S.E — EduArty School of Excellence
• PECA International

Together, the three organisations created a powerful regional platform focused on empowering students with strong cognitive, numerical, and analytical reasoning skills.

Purpose and Vision

The Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025 was established to:

• Encourage students to develop speed with accuracy in mental arithmetic
• Foster a healthy and competitive learning culture among students aged 6 and above
• Prepare Gulf-region talent for larger international competitions such as the Global Mental Math Olympiad (GMMO) and Online Mental Math World Cup (MMWC)
• Integrate technology into skill-based learning through digital assessments

The event prioritised accessibility, inclusivity, and global benchmarking standards, ensuring students performed under the same evaluation structure used internationally within Live MCL competitions.

 

Format and Competition Structure

• Eligibility: Open to students ages 6+, divided into structured categories (Challenger, Master, Grandmaster)
• Mode: App-based live competition via smartphone/tablet using the official Live MCL platforms
• Core Challenge: 100 mental-math MCQs within a fixed timeframe
• Marking Scheme:
• Correct Answer: +10
• Incorrect Answer: –2
• Skipped: 0
• Languages Supported: English-based numeric testing for universal fairness

In the weeks leading up to the Olympiad, participants were supported with:

• Unlimited Practice App Access
• Free study kits
• Mock test
• Category-wise live webinars on Mental Math Tricks & Preparation Strategy

Recognition, Awards & Advancement Pathways

The Olympiad rewarded participation and merit through a tiered recognition system:

Performance Level	Award
Rank 1–3	Trophy + Medal + Super Topper Certificate
Rank 4–30	Medal + Super Topper Certificate
All Participants	Certificate of Participation

In addition, outstanding performers, classified as Super-Toppers, received direct entry to Round 2 of the Standard Mandatory Challenge(Grand Finale) of Mental Math World Cup 2025, creating a seamless talent progression pathway.

 

 

Chief Guest: Mr. Yusuf Yaqoob Lori

The award ceremony was honored by the presence of Mr. Yusuf Yaqoob Lori, Director of Information & Follow-Up at the Capital Governorate, Kingdom of Bahrain. Known for his contributions to public service, youth empowerment, and community development initiatives across Bahrain, Mr. Lori has played an active role in supporting programs that encourage innovation, learning, and leadership among young people.

His participation added great value to the ceremony, and his words of encouragement inspired students, educators, and parents alike. Live Math Competitions and League, along with its partners, extended sincere appreciation for his support and presence at the event.

Results Announcement — Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025

Following an exciting display of speed, accuracy, and focus, the Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025 successfully concluded with outstanding performances across all age categories. Participants demonstrated exceptional numerical fluency and competitive spirit throughout the timed digital challenges.

The top performers who secured positions on the podium are listed below:

 

Category	Name	Country Rank	Total Score	Country Name
Challenger	Advik Senthilkumar (Bahrain Indian School)	1	1000 (00:04:49)	Bahrain
Challenger	Aariz Rehan Moosa (Indian School Bahrain (Riffa))	2	1000 (00:04:51)	Bahrain
Challenger	Adhiyan Shevvel (New Millennium School)	3	1000 (00:05:08)	Bahrain
Master	Saathvikan Arivarasu Sivaranjani (New Millennium School)	1	1000 (00:05:20)	Bahrain
Master	Kerem Ataman (British School Dhahran)	2	1000 (00:06:19)	Saudi Arabia
Master	Veda Sreejith (The New Indian School)	3	1000 (00:06:20)	Bahrain
Grandmaster	Sathviga Gobi Dass (New Millennium School)	1	988 (00:12:05)	Bahrain
Grandmaster	Kushagra Sah (Bahrain Indian School)	2	988 (00:12:37)	Bahrain
Grandmaster	Hiba Pulayattuparambil Muhammed (The Indian School, Bahrain)	3	988 (00:14:36)	Bahrain

Below is the link access the Top 50 Rankers Leaderboard for Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025

https://livemcl.com/leaderboard

Top 15 Performing Schools — Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025

Out of a total of 40 participating schools, the following institutions emerged as the Top 15 Schools based on performance and participation strength.

These schools are recognized for their commitment to excellence in academics, mental skill development, and active engagement in the BMMO platform.

Listed alphabetically, the Top 15 schools are:

1. Al Noor International School
2. Al Raja School
3. Al Rawabi Private School
4. Al Wissam School
5. American School Dhahran
6. Bahrain Indian School
7. British School Dhahran
8. Britus International School
9. Creativity Private School
10. New Millennium School
11. Sacred Heart School
12. St. Christopher School
13. The Asian School Bahrain
14. The Indian School, Bahrain
15. The New Indian School

🏅 These schools demonstrated exceptional engagement and strong representation in the event, and many contributed multiple rank-holders across categories.

 

Key Highlights

• Fully digital assessment using modern competition software
• Live leaderboards providing real-time excitement
• International benchmarking and possibility to advance globally
• Community engagement with families, teachers, and educators
• Strong participation across multiple schools in Bahrain and neighbouring countries

Strategic Impact

The Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025 is more than a competition — it represents a long-term regional development initiative. It:

• Encourages continuous mental-math practice in schools
• Strengthens Bahrain’s visibility on the global education innovation map
• Builds a skilled future-ready youth base
• Creates an annual competitive tradition that schools can prepare for throughout the year

Conclusion

The Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025 successfully demonstrated how technology, structured competition, and academic partnerships can transform learning into an inspiring experience. Supported by Live MCL, E.A.S.E, and PECA International, the event laid the foundation for Bahrain to become a recurring host of future international-level mental math championships — nurturing confident, capable, and globally competitive learners.

Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2026 to be announced soon!