Sainik School Goalpara has been crowned the Assam State Champion of the Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC) 2026 organised by WWF-India.
The Assam State Finale was organised by WWF-India’s Assam & Arunachal Pradesh State Office at The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati on Tuesday.
The winning team was represented by Abhinav Kushwaha (Class 8) and Jakdev Doley (Class 8) of Sainik School Goalpara. Northeast Public School, Guwahati secured the second position, while Delhi Public School, Dhaligaon bagged the third position.
A total of 92 schools with 184 students from various districts of Assam participated in the State finale. The participating schools included MVMs, VKVs, KVs, DPS, APS, Adarsha Vidyalayas, JNVs and other renowned schools of the state.
This year’s theme, “Ocean Odyssey – From the Coastline to the Seafloor,” took students on a fascinating journey into the world of oceans, marine biodiversity and the importance of protecting fragile marine habitats from pollution, climate change and other environmental threats.
The competition commenced with traditional lamp lighting by dignitaries, followed by the WWGC Anthem by WWF Assam Volunteers.
In her welcome address, Mrs. Archita Baruah Bhattacharyya, State Director, WWF-India, Assam & Arunachal Pradesh State Office said, “The true measure of Wild Wisdom is not simply how many answers you know, but how you use that knowledge to make a difference. As we embark on today’s Ocean Odyssey, let us remember that the future of our planet rests in the hands of informed, compassionate, and responsible young people like you.”
Chief Guest Prof. Alok Buragohain, Vice Chancellor of The Assam Royal Global University emphasised the interconnectedness of nature and said, “The ocean may be far from our homes, but it is never far from our lives.”
Prof. D.N Singh, Academic Registrar of The Assam Royal Global University and Dr. Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director of Sai Vikas Vidya Niketan were present as Guests of Honour. Prof. Ranjit Choudhary, Chairperson of WWF Assam Advisory Board and Sri Mohan Chandra Malakar, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Senior Advisor, WWF Assam Chapter, also attended the programme and appreciated the participation of schools from various districts.
Renowned Quiz Master Mr. Abhra Das conducted the quiz. After the preliminary round, five teams qualified for the final round of the state.
This year, the Challenge witnessed global participation. In India alone, over 7,07,500 students from 4,169 schools registered. The 2026 edition also marked the introduction of the first-ever virtual classroom-level round with participation from 1,23,436 students from 2,522 schools.
From the Northeast, 365 schools and 48,726 students registered. Assam recorded participation from 235 schools representing 34,549 students, of which 211 schools successfully conducted the classroom-level round and qualified for the State Finale.
The Wild Wisdom Global Challenge engages students from Classes VI to IX through interactive learning resources, expert-led sessions and competitive quizzes conducted across Classroom, State, Zonal, National and International levels.