When Math Gets Competitive
Five hours. Five topics. Infinite caffeine.
Welcome to the Math Society Olympiad 2025—where sleep is optional but problem-solving is mandatory.
If you thought math was just about sitting in class and nodding along, think again. The Math Society Olympiad brought together students from all levels to tackle five challenging mathematical categories in a marathon problem-solving session. From first-years nervously sharpening their pencils to seasoned math enthusiasts cracking their knuckles, this event proved one thing: math competitions are the ultimate spectator sport... if you're into equations instead of touchdowns.
The Math Society Olympiad 2025 Trophy - Crafted with precision by the Makers Club
Opening ceremony: Showcasing the Math Society's "Mathematics Behind" series
Ahmed Maghri kicking off the Olympiad with style (and yes, in a suit—as always)
The Day That Was
The day started at 10:00 AM with an opening ceremony that reminded everyone why they love (or love to hate) mathematics. We showcased highlights from our "Mathematics Behind" series—covering AI/ML, Poker & Game Theory, and Interstellar—because nothing says "good morning" like neural networks and black holes.
Then came the real challenge: five hours of closed-book problem-solving across five mathematical domains. No collaboration. No Googling. Just you, your brain, and a whole lot of scratch paper.
The Numbers Don't Lie
How The Day Unfolded
Picture this: a room full of mathematically-inclined students, armed with nothing but pencils, paper, and unwavering determination. Here's how the marathon went down:
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10:00
Opening ceremony & briefing
Welcome to all participants, rules overview, and final instructions
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11:00
Competition begins · 5-hour session
Dive into the problems across all five topics
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16:00
Submissions close
All answers must be submitted by this time
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19:00
Closing ceremony & awards
Results announcement and recognition of top performers
Olympiad Topics
Choose where your strengths lie — or challenge yourself in a new area. Each of the five topics supports deep, creative problem-solving.
Medicinal/Chemical Mathematics
Thermodynamics, chemical equations, and mathematical modeling in medicine
Mathematical Economics
Utility functions, optimization, and resource allocation
Mathematical Computer Science
Algorithms, probability, network theory, and computational complexity
Mathematical Physics
Classical mechanics, rotational dynamics, and conservation laws
Pure Mathematics
Algebra, number theory, polynomials, and abstract structures
Questions & Solutions
Access the full question paper and detailed solutions with step-by-step explanations. Review the problems, compare approaches, and learn new techniques.
🏆 And The Winners Are...
After five hours of intense mathematical warfare, the results were in. Some solved problems that would make Euler proud. Others discovered new ways to creatively interpret "show your work." But these champions? They dominated.
The Power Girls - CS Math & Medicinal Math Champions
The Power Girls - Conquering both Computer Science Math and Medicinal Math with style
This team showed us that when it comes to algorithms and dosage calculations, four brilliant minds are better than one. They tackled discrete structures, complexity theory, probability models, and medical statistics like absolute legends.
Mpumelelo - Mathematical Physics Master
Mpumelelo - Mastering Mathematical Physics with precision and skill
Conservation laws? Check. Differential equations? Easy. Translating physical intuition into mathematical proof? Mpumelelo made it look effortless. Someone give this person a lab coat and a Fields Medal.
Amine & Aya - Financial Mathematics Wizards
Amine & Aya - Making compound interest look cooler than it has any right to be
While the rest of us were still figuring out our student budgets, these two were optimizing portfolios and calculating risk like Wall Street pros. Interest rates? Modeled. Expected values? Maximized. Future careers in finance? Guaranteed.
🥇 Overall Champion: Rishay Gulab
Rishay Gulab - Overall Champion & Pure Math Winner, holding the trophy like he was born for this moment
Not only did Rishay dominate the Pure Math category, but he also scored the highest across all five categories.
If there's a mathematical Mount Olympus, Rishay just planted a flag on it. Congratulations to our champion!
Whether you won a category, solved a single problem, or spent the entire time wondering why you signed up— thank you for participating. Every attempt, every scratched-out equation, every "wait, I think I got it!" moment made this event what it was. The Math Society is lucky to have such a dedicated community of problem-solvers.
And remember: if you didn't win this time, there's always next year. Start training now.
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