Indian Students Shine at International Linguistics Olympiad
A four-member student team from India achieved remarkable success at the 22nd International Linguistics Olympiad in Taipei, winning a gold, a silver, a bronze, and two honorable mentions. Led by Professor Parameswari Krishnamurthy from IIIT-Hyderabad, this year's performance marked a historic milestone for India.
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An Indian student team excelled at the 22nd International Linguistics Olympiad, clinching a gold, a silver, a bronze, and receiving two honorable mentions. The competition took place in Taipei, Taiwan, from July 20 to 27. This notable achievement is a historic moment for India since its participation started in 2009.
The team, which included Vaageesan Surendran, Advay Misra, Nandagovind Anurag, and Siripurapu Bhuvan, was led by Professor Parameswari Krishnamurthy of IIIT-Hyderabad. This year's event saw participation from 227 contestants across 42 countries. Each team member received an individual award, marking a first for India in team-level achievement.
Vaageesan, from Chennai, emphasized his passion for linguistics, while Advay Misra described the Olympiad as a celebration of linguistic diversity. Nandagovind Anurag and Siripurapu Bhuvan highlighted the friendships and linguistic appreciation fostered through the competition. The event begins with the Panini Linguistics Olympiad in India followed by intensive training.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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