B'luru boy bags two silver medals at Earth Science Olympiad

BENAGLURU: For two years, Guhan Narayanan, a class 12 student of National Public School, Indiranagar, was trying to represent India at the International Earth Science Competition (IESO), Japan. This year, not only did Guhan make it to the global event, he also returned victorious. hasn't failed to make his country proud.
The 17-year-old won not one, but two silver medals, making his parents, teachers and the entire nation proud.
The Olympiad, held at the Mie University in August, saw nearly 100 students from 31 countries participate. India had sent a team of four individual participants.
From witnessing the heroics of Ninjas at the Iga Ueno Ninja Temple to conducing Earth Science experiments at breathtaking spots like the Mt Onigajo in the city of Kumano, Guhan recalled the splendid experience he had during the week spent there.
"I had a brilliant time there. It feels amazing to have come back with a medal," Guhan said, adding, "The best part about the trip was how much we got to learn from one another., making new friends. as well. as Team building and team work proved extremely crucial for me when it came to winning the second medal. in which was extremely crucial for me winning the second medal."
"Guhan has been rewarded for his sheer hard work. We are very proud of him," said R Narayanan, the teen's father.
After completing the two-day written test Olympiad at the IESO, the participants were divided into several mixed groups. The groups were required to make posters under the Earth Science Project and also take part in the International Earth Science Investigation themed, Prevention and reduction of tsunami and its after effects.
Guhan's silvers came in the Olympiad and Earth Science Project. "The most enjoyable part of the entire trip was working and communicating with participants from different countries and sharing knowledge on various topics," said the youngster.
"The entire event was organized in such a way that we were trained to get a feel of how it would be when we pursue a doctorate in the subject. Obviously, a topic like Earth Science cannot be dealt with in a closed room. So, once the written test was over, all practical assessments happened outdoor."
Talking of the way forward, Guhan said there's very limited awareness about the concept of Earth Science in India. "The aim now is to gain more knowledge in the field and apply it in a country such as ours to trigger more information about Earth Science," he said.
Guhan was accompanied by Amarjiit V Pandde (Mumbai) and Adittya Pal (Kolkata), who also won silver medals at the Olympiad and Divyansh Joshi (Udaipur).