RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO — The 23rd SIP International Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition 2026 was at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo on Sunday October 11 bringing together young abacus students from Sri Lanka and overseas to showcase their mental arithmetic skills, concentration and confidence.
Over 1000 children aged 6 to 12 years from 32 SIP Learning Centers across Sri Lanka along with and international students from India, Philippines, UAE, Tanzania, Bahrain, Bangladesh and New Zealand participated in the competition.
The event was graced by chief guest Dr. Kusala Fernando, Principal of Gurukula National College, Kelaniya. Special guests included Trizvi Marikkar, Principal of Zahira College, and M. B. M. Inshaf, Member of the Municipal Council.
Representing SIP Academy were Dinesh Victor, Managing Director, India and International; Dr. Md. Matin Ahmed, Country Head, Bangladesh, Rishard Raheem, Country Head, SIP Lanka, Shazad Khan, International Business Manager and Inshaf Nawas, Business Development Manager, Sri Lanka. and Delegates from India and Other Countries.
India secured the International Championship, while Sri Lanka emerged as the International First Runner-Up. In the national centre rankings. SIP Matale was crowned Champion, followed by SIP Arayampathy as First Runner up and SIP Mabole as Second Runner up.
SIP Matale Centre Mrs. Sankarapriya and Surendran received champion award from Dinesh Victor.
The competition provided a platform for students to demonstrate the skills developed through the SIP Abacus programme, while celebrating their dedication and achievements alongside fellow participants from different countries.
SIP Academy Lanka extended its appreciation to the guests, students, parents, franchisees, course instructors and organizing team for their contribution to the success of the event.
