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Chandler student a star at econ competition in China

Praneeth Annapureddy, a senior at BASIS Chandler, earned a silver medal at the 2026 International Economics Olympiad in July in Shenzhen, China. He was recognized at a September Chandler City Council meeting. From the left are Chandler Councilmember Jane Poston, Annapureddy, Annapureddy’s father and Mayor Kevin Hartke.

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Praneeth Annapureddy, a senior at BASIS Chandler, earned a silver medal at the 2026 International Economics Olympiad, held July 12-19 in Shenzhen, China.

Annapureddy was recognized at a September Chandler City Council meeting by Mayor Kevin Hartke.

“Future economic development intern, right here,” Hartke said.

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Chandler student a star at econ competition in China

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