{
  "id": 2165396,
  "title": "NSMQ 2026: Nandom SHS complete stunning comeback, edge Ghana SHS by a point to reach one-eighth stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/nsmq-2026-nandom-shs-complete-stunning-comeback-edge-ghana-shs-by-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:42:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nsmq-2026-nandom-shs-complete-stunning-comeback-edge-ghana-shs-by-a-point-to-reach-one-eighth-stage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nandom Senior High School (SHS) achieved a remarkable comeback at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), overcoming a 12-point deficit to edge out Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua, by a single point and advance to the One-Eighth Stage. The quiz, held at the CNC Auditorium, appeared to be in Ghana SHS’s favor after the opening round. However, Nandom SHS, hailing from the Upper West region, refused to let the early deficit hinder their progress. They steadily closed the gap in the Speed Race, ultimately finishing with 41 points, just one point ahead of Ghana SHS, who ended the competition with 40 points. Tuobodom Senior High School School (SHTS) secured the third position with 15 points. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Nandom SHS, who went from being 12 points behind after Round One to one point ahead at the finish.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NSMQ 2026: Edinaman SHS ends seven-year wait, qualifies for one-eighth stage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/nsmq-2026-edinaman-shs-ends-seven-year-wait-qualifies-for-one-eighth",
        "published": "2026-08-20T13:58:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}