{
  "id": 6628535,
  "title": "Photos: Inside the thrilling NSMQ 2026 Grand Finale as PRESEC, AUGUSCO and Accra Academy battle for glory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/photos-inside-the-thrilling-nsmq-2026-grand-finale-as-presec-augusco",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T19:23:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/photos-inside-the-thrilling-nsmq-2026-grand-finale-as-presec-augusco-and-accra-academy-battle-for-glory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The annual 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Grand Finale is currently taking place at the University of Ghana's Legon auditorium, with three schools competing fiercely for the prestigious championship trophy. The participating institutions are the eight-time champions, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), the two-time champions, St Augustine’s College (AUGUSCO), and the first-time finalists, Accra Academy.\n\nEach of these schools brings its own unique history and aspirations to the final showdown. PRESEC-Legon is determined to add a ninth trophy to their impressive collection, while AUGUSCO is aiming for its third NSMQ title. For Accra Academy, clinching the championship would mark the school's first-ever Grand Finale victory, completing a historic run for the institution.\n\nThe atmosphere inside the auditorium is electric as contestants face off in various rounds, answering questions across the vast spectrum of science and mathematics. The sound of cheers from each school’s supporters can be heard throughout the hall, with every correct answer met with enthusiasm. The supporters remain fully engaged, reacting to every question, celebrating moments of brilliance, and providing unwavering support to their representatives as the competition heats up.\n\nWith the coveted trophy now within reach, all three schools are leaving everything on the stage in a contest that promises to add another unforgettable chapter to the rich history of the NSMQ. Adomonline’s photojournalist, Joseph Odotei, has captured various moments from the 2026 Grand Finale.",
  "summary": "The much-anticipated 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Grand Finale is underway at the University of Ghana, Legon, Premier Domes, with three schools battling for the coveted championship trophy.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2026 NSMQ finale: Bawumia sends goodwill message to PRESEC, Augusco and Accra Academy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/2026-nsmq-finale-bawumia-sends-goodwill-message-to-presec-augusco-and",
        "published": "2026-09-10T13:40:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Bawumia wishes PRESEC, Augusco and Accra Academy well ahead of NSMQ final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/bawumia-wishes-presec-augusco-and-accra-academy-well-ahead-of-nsmq",
        "published": "2026-09-10T14:45:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
        "title": "Inside Nigel Farage’s battle to get Reform election-ready",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/inside-nigel-farages-battle-to-get-reform-election-ready",
        "published": "2026-09-11T02:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "PRESEC Legon clinches historic ninth NSMQ title in thrilling finale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/presec-legon-clinches-historic-ninth-nsmq-title-in-thrilling-finale",
        "published": "2026-09-11T09:13:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}