{
  "id": 2791373,
  "title": "NSMQ 2026: Holy Child School storms back from two-year NSMQ absence to book One-Eighth ticket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/nsmq-2026-holy-child-school-storms-back-from-two-year-nsmq-absence-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:48:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nsmq-2026-holy-child-school-storms-back-from-two-year-nsmq-absence-to-book-one-eighth-ticket/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a remarkable comeback, Holy Child School has reclaimed its position in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2026 by securing a spot in the One-Eighth Stage. After being absent for two years, the school stormed back against a strong preliminary competition consisting of Anlo SHS and Nkawkaw SHS. The Stars of Anlo Land and Nkawkaw SHS put up a tough fight, finishing with 52 and 35 points respectively. Holy Child School, however, dominated the SMS Auditorium contest, finishing with a commanding 67 points. The opening round saw Holy Child School and Anlo SHS tied at 50 points, followed by a speed race where Anlo SHS failed to convert its attempts. Holy Child School then capitalized on the fifth question, leading to a 35-point difference by the end of Round Two. The Problem of the Day saw both schools showcase perfect performances, earning the NSMQ Star Award. Anlo SHS maintained their momentum with a flawless run in the True or False Round, earning the Clean Sheet Award. Holy Child School, however, refused to back down, rebounding strongly and securing the GOIL Riddle Bonanza in the final round, ultimately winning the contest.",
  "summary": "Holy Child School has announced its return to the NSMQ National Championship in emphatic fashion, surviving a fierce preliminary-stage battle against Anlo SHS and Nkawkaw SHS to secure a ticket to the One-Eighth Stage.",
  "key_points": [
    "Holy Child School returns to NSMQ after two-year absence",
    "Secures One-Eighth Stage spot with 67 points",
    "Outperforms Anlo SHS and Nkawkaw SHS in preliminary rounds"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/social-nourishment-child-hunger-drives-free-state-community-to-step",
        "published": "2026-08-23T10:56:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}