Young Achievers Olympiad
Challenges
Explore the diverse categories available for nationwide contests! Check out the guidelines for our nationwide contests! Below, you'll find the rules for each challenge, along with the criteria for winning in every category.
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Certain contests take place in live via zoom. Winners will be promptly announced the following day. Rest assured, all participants will receive fantastic prizes and delightful surprise gifts.
Dance Contest Guidelines:
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Dance Song Theme: Open (Participant's Choice)
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Allowed Dance Song Languages: Any Language
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Dance Song Duration: Approximately 2 to 3 Minutes
Winning Dance Criteria:
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Technical Skill
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Performance Quality
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Choreography Creativity
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Presentation Style
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Smooth Flow of Performance
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Confidence, Enthusiasm, and Energy
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Independent Performance (no external hints)
Music Instrument Play Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's Choice)
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Allowed Languages: Hindi/English Only
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Performance Time: 30 seconds to 2 Minutes
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Identification of Song: Song name must be provided for the instrument played
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Winning Music Instrument Play Contest Criteria:
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Tone Quality and Expression of the Instrument
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Overall Artistic Impact and Merit
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Flow of Performance
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Independent Performance (no hints from others)
Shloka Chanting Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's Choice)
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Allowed Language: Sanskrit Only
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Performance Time: 30 seconds to 2 Minutes
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Chanting Specifics: Hanuman Chalisa or any God/Goddess Chalisa/Bhajan/Stuti/Singing a Devotional Song not permitted.
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Allowed Texts: Bhagavad Gita Shloka is permitted.
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Naming Shlokas: Not mandatory but recommended.
Winning Shloka Chanting Contest Criteria:
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Pronunciation
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Memory Retention and Fluency
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Participants naming each Shloka
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Confidence, Enthusiasm, and Energy
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Independent Performance (no external hints)
Singing Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's Choice)
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Allowed Languages: Hindi/English/Sanskrit Only
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Performance Time: 30 seconds to 2 Minutes
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Naming Songs: Not mandatory but recommended
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Winning Singing Criteria:
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vocal technique, tone quality
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Interpretation of Lyrics & musicality
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Confidence, Excitement, and Energy
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Independent performance (no hints from others)
Clay Modeling/Craft Contest Guidelines:
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Total Time Allotted: 30 Minutes
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's Choice)
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Rules:
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Crafts/Clay Modeling should be original creations of the child participant, with minimal parental involvement.
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Crafts/Clay Modeling can be any size, and both 2D or 3D crafts are acceptable.
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Multiple crafts are not allowed.
Winning Clay Modeling/Craft Contest Criteria:
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Creativity & Originality
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Adherence to the theme
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Craftsmanship
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Visual Appeal
Yoga Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participants' Choice)
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Allowed Languages: Hindi/English Only
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Performance Time: 30 seconds to 2 Minutes
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Number of Poses/Asanas: Multiple yoga steps within 2 Minutes
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Yoga Attire: Recommended but not mandatory
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Naming Poses: Recommended but not mandatory
Winning Yoga Criteria:
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Flow and Smooth Transitions
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Alignment and Technique
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Balance and Stability
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Participants naming each pose
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Confidence, Excitement, and Energy
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Independent performance (no hints from others)
Poem Recitation/Rhymes Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's choice)
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Allowed Languages: Hindi/English Only
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Performance Time: 1 to 2 Minutes
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Winning Poem Recitation/Rhymes Contest Criteria:
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Effective use of Non-Verbal Gestures
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Confidence, Enthusiasm, and Energy
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Flow of Performance
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Independent Performance (no hints from others)
Speech Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's choice)
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Allowed Languages: Hindi/English Only
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Performance Time: 1 to 2 Minutes
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Winning Speech Criteria:
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Effective use of Non-Verbal Gestures
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Confidence, Enthusiasm, and Energy
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Flow of Performance
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Independent Performance (no external hints)
Handwriting Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Script: Provided by us
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Writing Instrument: Pencil/Pen
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Writing Style: Simple/Cursive
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Writing Page: 4-Lined Page/ 1-Lined Page
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Time Limit: 25 Minutes
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Winning Handwriting Contest Criteria:
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Neatness
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Consistency in letter size and shape
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Construction of each letter
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Proper spacing
Quiz Contest Guidelines:
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Material will be Provided( for Group A - only Group A, for Group B- Group A + Group B,
For Group C - Group A + Group B + Group C) -
Allowed Language: English Only
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Time: 30 Minutes (Group Activity)
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All the questions will be asked from the 3 pdfs thats shared across
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Description: Participants answer quiz questions asked by the host. Correct answers earn 1 mark. The participant who accumulates 3 marks more than others wins.
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Restrictions: No looking at materials or hints from parents. Interruptions from parents result in a penalty of -1 mark.
Essay Writing Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Topic: Provided by Us
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For Group A (1-4 Years):
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Write 7 to 10 Lines Only
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For Group B (4-7 Years):
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Write 3-5 Paragraphs Only
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For Group C (8-12 Years):
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No Word Limit, No Page Completion Limit
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Winning Essay Writing Criteria:
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Emphasis on Concise and Direct Script
Fashion Show Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's choice Dress Ups & Makeup)
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Language: Not applicable (Non-verbal act)
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Performance Time: 5 Minutes
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Description: Participants will showcase their outfits and makeup while walking in front of the camera with style and confidence.
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Winning Fashion Show Contest Criteria:
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Dress up, Walking Style, Confidence, Makeup, Excitement
No-Fire Cooking Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's choice)
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Allowed Languages: Hindi/English Only
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Performance Time: 5 Minutes (Group Activity)
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Description: Participants will prepare dishes without using heat sources, utilizing only non-heat-producing tools like knives, cutting boards, etc. Parental supervision required during the process.
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Winning No-Fire Cooking Criteria:
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Creativity, Presentation, Ingredient Recognition, Independent and Confident Completion
Storytelling Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's choice)
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Allowed Languages: Hindi/English Only
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Performance Time: 1 to 2 Minutes
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Winning Storytelling Contest Criteria:
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Effective use of Non-Verbal Gestures
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Confidence, Enthusiasm, and Energy
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Flow of Performance
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Independent Performance (no external hints)
Fancy Dress Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Open (Participant's Choice)
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Allowed Languages: Hindi/English Only
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Performance Time: 30 seconds to 2 Minutes
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Dress Requirement: Fancy dress attire necessary
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Props Usage: Allowed (Optional)
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Character Name Announcement: Required along with a small activity
Winning Fancy Dress Criteria:
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Costume Design and Presentation
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Non-Verbal Gestures (Eye and Hand Movements, etc.)
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Flow of Performance
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Confidence, Excitement, and Energy
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Independent Performance (no hints from others)
Quick Reflexes Contest Guidelines:
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Theme/Title: Not applicable (Group Activity)
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Performance Time: 5 to 10 Minutes
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Objective of the Game: Participants must follow the instructions by the Host. The participant who delays the most will be eliminated, and the last remaining participant will be declared as the winner.
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Props Required: Yes (A Piece of Paper)
Winning Quick Reflexes Contest Criteria:
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The last participant remaining in each group will be declared the winner.
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Attention
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Peaceful surroundings
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Focused attention on the camera
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Independent Performance (no hints from others)
Card Quest: Identify & Win Contest Guidelines:
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Cards will be displayed, and participants (kids) must identify them correctly.
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The first participant to correctly identify a card earns one point.
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The contest continues until one participant accumulates 3 points more than others.
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Winning Card Quest: Identify & Win Criteria:
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The participant who accumulates 3 points more than others will be declared the winner.
Colouring Contest Guidelines:
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Participants will be sent colouring sheets to colour.
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Participants must colour the sheets creatively and neatly within the given time frame.
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Age Criteria: 1 to 3 years
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Winning Colouring Contest Criteria:
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The coloring sheets will be judged based on creativity, neatness, use of colors, and overall visual appeal.
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The participant with the most creative and well-executed coloring sheet will be declared the winner.
Special Talent Contest Guidelines:
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Kids can showcase any special talent they possess, such as skating, hula hooping, puzzle solving, or any other unique skill they excel in.
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Every child is encouraged to participate, as we believe that every child possesses special talents.
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Participants can demonstrate their talent individually, depending on their preference.
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Winning Special Talent Criteria:
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The winner will be selected based on the uniqueness and proficiency of their showcased talent.
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Judges will assess participants based on creativity, skill level, confidence, and audience engagement.
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The contestant who demonstrates the most exceptional talent, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and judges, will be declared the winner.
Virtual Treasure Hunt Contest Guidelines:
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Theme: Open
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Host Instructions: The host will prompt participants to find and bring specific small items such as a pen, pencil, eraser, spoon, paper, book, sharpener, scale, toy, bowl, plate etc., from their surroundings.
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Submission Method: Participants must show the item to the camera within the given time frame to qualify.
Winning Virtual Treasure Hunt Contest Criteria:
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Speed: The participant who brings the specified item first within the given time limit wins the round.
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Accuracy: The item must match the host's prompt accurately to qualify as a winning entry.
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Compliance: Participants must follow the host's instructions and guidelines throughout the contest.
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Overall Performance: In case of ties or multiple winners, overall performance and conduct during the contest may be considered to determine the final winner.