NSMQ 2026: Adisadel College survives fierce contest to book quarter-final spot
It was a battle of nerves, speed and precision as Adisadel College fought off spirited challenges from Kumasi Academy and Wesley Grammar School to book its place in the NSMQ 2026 quarter-finals.
Adisadel College edged out Kumasi Academy and Wesley Grammar School to secure a quarter-final spot in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The contest at the CNC Auditorium was highly competitive, with the three schools vying to narrow the gap. Adisadel College gained an early lead with 22 points in Round One, surpassing Kumasi Academy’s 16 and Wesley Grammar School’s 11.
The remaining rounds became a frenzied scramble, with each correct answer vital as schools strived to close the gap. Adisadel maintained its lead in Round Two with 29 points, whereas Kumasi Academy rose to 17 and Wesley Grammar School fell to 12. In the Problem of the Day, Kumasi Academy managed to score three out of ten, leaving both Adisadel College and Wesley Grammar with blank scores.
However, Wesley Grammar demonstrated a flawless performance in the True or False segment, answering every question correctly and keeping its aspirations alive. The final round included riddles, with Wesley Grammar scoring first, followed by Kumasi Academy, and Adisadel College third. By Round Four, the contest had become a three-way race, with Adisadel College leading 39 points, Kumasi Academy at 30, and Wesley Grammar trailing by two points at 28.
In the final stretch, Adisadel College demonstrated composure, ultimately crossing the line with 42 points to claim victory and advance to the quarter-finals. Kumasi Academy finished with 36 points, while Wesley Grammar School ended the competition with 31 points.
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