🏆 How Our Student Won the International Abacus Competition 🌍✨

by Ashwani Sharma, Director – Mission Abacus Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur

🌟 Introduction: From a Small Classroom to the Global Stage

Every great success story starts with a dream 💭 — a dream that begins in a classroom, guided by patience, practice, and purpose.

At Mission Abacus Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur, we’ve witnessed many inspiring journeys of children who began their Abacus learning as shy beginners and grew into confident global achievers 🌍.

This is the story of one such shining star — Aarav Sharma, a 10-year-old who not only mastered Abacus techniques but also went on to win the 2025 International Abacus Championship, competing with students from over 20 countries! 🏅

In this blog, I, Ashwani Sharma, Director of Mission Abacus, will take you behind the scenes — how Aarav started, trained, overcame challenges, and ultimately stood victorious on the world stage. 🎖️

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student, this story will inspire you to believe in the power of discipline, dedication, and the magic of Abacus education. 🧮💪

🌱 Chapter 1: The Beginning of a Math Journey

Aarav was just 7 when his parents enrolled him in Mission Abacus Jaipur Center. Like many kids, he was curious but easily distracted. Numbers didn’t excite him much; in fact, math made him anxious. 😅

But the moment he touched the Abacus beads, something clicked.

The sound of beads moving — click-click-click — became his rhythm of learning. His small hands danced on the rods as he learned to visualize numbers as patterns and pictures.

Every practice session improved not just his math skills but also his concentration and confidence.

I still remember telling his parents,

“The Abacus doesn’t just teach math — it teaches the art of focus.”

And Aarav proved it true. 🌟

🧠 Chapter 2: The Science Behind Abacus Success

People often ask, “How can a simple wooden frame with beads make such a big difference?”

Here’s the truth: the Abacus builds neural pathways between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

👉 The left brain handles logic, numbers, and reasoning.
👉 The right brain deals with creativity, visualization, and imagination.

When a child practices Abacus, both sides work together in perfect harmony. 🧩

This balance helps children:

• Solve problems faster ⚡

• Think clearly under pressure 💡

• Retain information longer 🧠

• And, most importantly, enjoy learning 🎉

Aarav’s progress wasn’t overnight. He dedicated one hour daily to practice — even on weekends and holidays.

🔥 Chapter 3: The Road to the International Championship

In early 2025, Mission Abacus received an invitation to participate in the International Mental Arithmetic Championship, hosted online by a global education consortium. 🌍

The event featured over 5,000 participants from countries like Japan, China, Canada, Malaysia, the UK, and India 🇮🇳.

When I announced the selection round, Aarav’s eyes sparkled with determination ✨.

He said, “Sir, I want to represent India!”

His commitment inspired our entire batch. For the next three months, Aarav followed a strict training plan:

We trained him using our Mission Abacus Online System, live video sessions, and virtual practice tests.

Each week, we tracked his progress — from 80% accuracy to a perfect 100%! ✅

💪 Chapter 4: Overcoming Challenges Along the Way

No journey is without challenges. Aarav faced plenty — fatigue, frustration, and even self-doubt at times.

There were days he’d say,

“Sir, my brain hurts today.”

But every time, we reminded him — “Champions are made one bead at a time.” 💬

To keep training fun, we used:
🎮 Abacus games — solving equations under time pressure
🧩 Group challenges — competing with classmates
🏅 Leaderboard rewards — certificates for each milestone

His parents played a big role too. They created a mini Abacus corner at home — a quiet place for daily practice.

They avoided pressuring him and focused on consistency. That made all the difference.

🌏 Chapter 5: The Big Day Arrives

Finally, the day came — November 15, 2025.
Aarav sat in his room, camera on, Abacus ready, and mind focused. 🧘‍♂️

The competition was intense — 200 complex problems in just 8 minutes ⏰!

For the first few seconds, Aarav froze. But then, he closed his eyes and imagined his Abacus — moving the beads mentally.

He entered a zone where only focus existed. The numbers flowed effortlessly.

When the results were announced, the room fell silent for a moment… then exploded with joy —
Aarav Sharma, Mission Abacus Jaipur, India – Gold Medalist! 🥇🇮🇳

🎉 Chapter 6: What Winning Meant

The victory wasn’t just Aarav’s — it was a victory for every teacher, parent, and student at Mission Abacus.

We celebrated with sweets, certificates, and of course, hundreds of photos! 📸✨

Aarav said something I’ll never forget:

“Sir, when I move beads, I feel like I can move the world.” 🌍

His win inspired hundreds of new students to join Mission Abacus. Parents realized that Abacus education is more than math — it’s mental empowerment. 💪

🧩 Chapter 7: Lessons Learned from Aarav’s Journey

Let’s look at what every parent and student can take away from this success:

💡 1. Consistency Beats Talent

Even 20 minutes of daily practice can transform a child’s ability over time.

🧘 2. Focus is Trainable

Abacus training improves sustained attention — crucial for academic success.

🕰️ 3. Early Start Helps

The best age to begin is between 5–12 years, when the brain’s plasticity is high.

👨‍🏫 4. Teacher Support Matters

Proper guidance and encouragement from trained mentors make a huge difference.

❤️ 5. Parental Involvement Is Key

Simple support — like a smile or “well done” — motivates a child more than anything.

🌎 Chapter 8: How Mission Abacus Builds Global Champions

At Mission Abacus, we’ve built a structured system that nurtures both skill and spirit.

Our programs focus on:

• ✅ Concept clarity

• ✅ Regular practice

• ✅ Mind visualization drills

• ✅ Speed arithmetic challenges

• ✅ Global competition exposure

We also provide free Abacus teacher training so that educators around the world — in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand — can bring this method to their students.

🌐 Explore our resources:

• English site: missionabacus.com

• Hindi site: missionabacus.in

• Free video playlist (English): Click here

• Free practice worksheets

📈 Chapter 9: Global Recognition & Opportunities

After Aarav’s win, Mission Abacus students started participating in more international events — from Malaysia’s Mental Math Olympiad to Canada’s Global Abacus Meet 🍁.

Many of our students received:
🏅 Merit certificates
🌍 Invitations to online summits
🎓 Scholarships for advanced mental math programs

Even parents from the UK, US, and New Zealand have started enrolling their kids in our online Abacus training.

It’s amazing to see how a small center in Jaipur has built global recognition through pure educational excellence. 💫

💬 Chapter 10: What Aarav Is Doing Now

Today, Aarav is 11. He mentors younger students at Mission Abacus. He’s become an inspiration for kids who once feared numbers.

He dreams of becoming a data scientist — and believes Abacus training gave him the foundation for logical and analytical thinking.

As his mentor, I couldn’t be prouder. 😊

🌠 Chapter 11: How You Can Start the Same Journey

If you’re a parent reading this, here’s how to get your child started:

1. 🌐 Visit missionabacus.com or missionabacus.in

2. 🧮 Watch our free Abacus training videos

3. 🧾 Download free practice worksheets

4. 📞 WhatsApp us at +91 96641 11853 for course details

5. 🎓 Encourage your child to join online or offline Abacus classes

With consistent practice, your child could be the next international champion 🏆

✨ Conclusion: One Bead, One Dream, One Victory

When Aarav lifted his trophy, tears filled his parents’ eyes. For them, it wasn’t just about winning — it was about seeing their child believe in himself. ❤️

That’s what the Abacus truly teaches — self-belief through skill.

At Mission Abacus Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur, we are proud to shape such stories — one child, one Abacus, one dream at a time. 🌈

If you want your child to experience the same joy of transformation, start today. Visit:

👉 missionabacus.com
👉 missionabacus.in
👉 abacuswala.com
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +91 96641 11853

🧮💫 Because every great mathematician once moved their first bead with wonder.

– Ashwani Sharma
Director, Mission Abacus Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur