Thiruvananthapuram : Two Kerala students will represent India at the Multinational Youth Geography Olympiad (MY GEO) in Sochi, Russia, after winning Resorcio’s year-long YUDANSHA contest. Selected through YUDANSHA’s comprehensive evaluation framework for Standards 9 and 10 students across Kerala, Amina Sharmin C M of MES Tanur,Class IX, and Abhinav A of Kulapathi Munshi Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir,KMBVM Pottore, Thrissur, Class X, will take their learning outcomes to a global platform at the international event scheduled from October 24 to November 1, 2026.The Indian delegation to Russia will be led by Ms. Vidhu Martin, Yudansha Head at RESORCIO, who will accompany the students throughout the competition and cultural exchange program in Sochi.
The selection was made by the Indian Centre of the Russian Geographical Society and the Honorary Consulate of Russia, evaluating the candidates not only on their academic excellence but also on the broader skills and social awareness nurtured through the YUDANSHA initiative. Highlighting the significance of the selection, Mr. Ratheesh Nair, Honorary Consul of Russia in Thiruvananthapuram, said:“The YUDANSHA contest conducted by Resorcio is a gamified year-long process that tests not just academics but also soft skills, teamwork, and social awareness. Hence we are happy to select the State winners to represent India at the Olympiad.”
MY GEO brings together young minds internationally for a rigorous series of challenges testing geographical knowledge, analytical abilities, and practical understanding. The Olympiad features multiple rounds, including theoretical, practical, and multimedia competitions, alongside interactive cultural exchange events with peers from BRICS nations and other participating countries. YUDANSHA is Resorcio’ s flagship platform designed to go beyond conventional academic testing by immersing students in a sustained, gamified learning ecosystem. By encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and global awareness over an entire academic year, the program has successfully created a springboard for Indian students to excel on international platforms.
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