Young Coders Global Hackthon 2020

Learning, connecting and creating in the depth of the Covid pandemic

Launched in the depth of the Covid pandemic, YCGH 2020 leveraged technology to empower students worldwide, enabling them to persist in their learning, creation, and global exhibition of their work. The resounding success of YCGH not only underscores the critical significance of mastering coding and technology but also serves as a jubilant tribute to the remarkable innovations in technology.

Congratulations to Our Hackathon Winners!

Junior Category (Ages 7-12)

1st: Thaddeus Aaron Chung, 12, Singapore
2nd: Ignacy Kus, 12, Poland
3rd: Wang Jun Min, 11, Singapore
Merit (Best Storyline): Andrew Goh, 11, Singapore
Merit (Best Creative Project): Erika Tada, 11, Japan
Merit (Best Game Programming): Janson Soh, 12, Singapore
Merit (Best Game Design): Javen Lim, 11, Singapore

Senior Category (Ages 13-18)

1st: Emily Ong, 18, Singapore
2nd: William and Demetrios, 14-15, Japan
3rd: Sriharsha Sikhakollu, 15, Singapore
Merit (Most Innovative): Ali Cevat ERÇAL, 18, Turkey
Merit (Most Promising Young Coder): Kieran Ho, 12, Singapore

Catch the Replay of the YCGH 2020 Finals - Live Hackathon

YCGH Finals - Live Hackathon | Junior Category | Ages 7 - 12

YCGH Finals - Live Hackathon | Senior Category | Ages 13 - 18


Top 5 Finalists (Junior Category) Semi-finals Presentation

SAVE GOBO FROM THE VIRUS
Andrew Goh, 11, Singapore

BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
Javen Lim, 11, Singapore

CORONA AVOIDER
Erika Tada, 11, Japan

COVID-19 WARRIOR
Thaddeus Aaron Chung, 12, Singapore

STAY SAFE
Ignacy Kus, 12, Poland

WELCOME TO FIGHT COVID-19
Wang Jun Min, 11, Singapore


Top 5 Finalists, (Senior Category) Semi-finals Presentation

COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCE
Ali Cevat ERÇAL, 18, Turkey

COVID-19 CHATBOT
Team Better Program Pending (William and Demetrios), 14-15, Japan

COVID-19 DAILY BULLETIN
Kieran Ho, 12, Singapore

GIGONOMY
Emily Ong, 18, Singapore

COVID-19 LIVE WEBSITE
Sriharsha Sikhakollu, 15, Singapore


Catch the Replay of the YCGH 2020 Semifinals - Live Project Presentation

YCGH Semi-finals - Live Project Presentation | Junior Category | Ages 7 - 12

YCGH Semi-finals - Live Project Presentation | Senior Category | Ages 13 - 18


Top 10 Semi-Finalists
(Junior Category) Submission Entries

CORONA AVOIDER
Erika Tada, 11, Japan

BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
Javen Lim, 11, Singapore

COVID 19 MAZE GAME
Alex Morrison, 12, Singapore

PROTECT OUR HEALTH
Hyun Woo Oh, 11, Singapore

CORONAHUNTERS!
Pearl Shi, 11, Singapore

SAVE GOBO FROM THE VIRUS
Andrew Goh, 11, Singapore

STAY SAFE
Ignacy Kus, 12, Poland

COVID-19 WARRIOR
Thaddeus Aaron Chung, 12, Singapore

KILL THE CORONAVIRUS!
Ellery-Jude Nair, 10, Singapore

WELCOME TO FIGHT COVID-19
Wang Jun Min, 11, Singapore


Top 10 Semi-Finalists
(Senior Category) Submission Entries

TORN THIN LINKED LIST
Ang Jun Ray, 12, Singapore

COVID-19 LIVE WEBSITE
Sriharsha Sikhakollu, 15, Singapore

THE MORBUS PROJECT
Aayudh Sen, 13, Singapore

COVID-19 CHATBOT
Team Better Program Pending (William and Demetrios), 14-15, Japan

VOLUMINOUS SMOGGY NOTIFICATIONS
Takumi Osumi, 15, Japan

COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCE
Ali Cevat ERÇAL, 18, Turkey

GIGONOMY
Emily Ong, 18, Singapore

DELICIOUS ABANDONED AMPERSAND

Ziv Lim, 13, Singapore

TKINTER 2
Team AMMA (Melody and Aaron), 13, Singapore

YOUNG TRICKY BOOLEAN
Kieran Ho, 12, Singapore


Thank You!

The committee would like to congratulate each and every child who took part, and recognise their effort in putting their projects and presentations together. We hope they will continue to code and keep up their passion to help the community with their skills.

2020 Young Coders Global Hackathon would not have been possible without the dedication, hard work and contributions by the following people::

Cheryl | Zulaikha | Lynn | Mona | Rachel | Kyle | Wai Yee | Sin Zhen | Iris