Three siblings from a single family in Akkaraipattu have excelled in the recently concluded Southeast Asian Mathematics Olympiad (SEAMO).
The online competition, which drew participants from 28 countries across Southeast Asia, tested mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills at an advanced international level.
National-Level Winners
The outstanding achievers are:
- Mahboob Ahmed Yasri, a student of Akkaraipattu Muslim Central College (National School), secured first place nationally.
- Mahboob Fathima Muwappikka, of Akkaraipattu Zahira College, won second place.
- Mahboob Rasim, of Akkaraipattu As-Siraj Maha Vidyalaya, placed third at the national level.
These three young prodigies have also been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the SEAMO Global Round 2026, scheduled to take place in Indonesia from January 16 to 19, 2026.
The siblings are the children of M. I. Mahboob, who serves as a Labour Officer at the Kalmunai Department of Labour. Their collective success has been widely celebrated in Akkaraipattu.
