Background
International Olympiads are prestigious academic competitions held annually in various subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, informatics, earth science, and astronomy/astrophysics. Each country typically sends a team of 4-6 students selected through rigorous national competitions and training camps. The selection process is highly competitive, with typically less than 1% of participants making it to the international level
I am preparing for both qualifying for IESO (International Earth Science Olympiad) and IOAA (International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics). I have not previously qualified for the international stage of any olympiad. I live in the United States, and I am currently a junior in high school.
Resolution Criteria
This market will resolve YES if I:
Successfully complete all qualifying rounds in my country's selection process for the 2024-2025 season
Am officially selected as a member of the national team
Meet all eligibility requirements (age, academic status, etc.)
The market will resolve NO if any of the above criteria are not met, or if I:
Fail to advance through any stage of the qualification process
Qualify for the alternate team but not the main team
Am disqualified for any reason
Withdraw from the selection process
Do not meet eligibility requirements
Additional Notes
I will be allowed to bet on this market, however I am only allowed to buy YES shares. I will answer further questions in the comments, and keep this updated. I expect many people to buy NO shares due to the difficulty of this feat.