KIMS retains ACR knowledge bowl title

Metro India News | HYDERABAD| ORLANDO

Team 'CAR-Titans' from the Department of Rheumatology at KIMS Hospitals was crowned the champion of the 'ACR Knowledge Bowl' at the ACR Convergence 2026 held in Orlando, USA. Having previously won the title in 2025, the team successfully defended its championship in 2026, making history as the first Indian team to achieve back-to-back victories. The team scored 9,700 points, setting the record for the highest score ever recorded in Knowledge Bowl history, while the runner-up team scored 4,000 points. 

Team Members included Dr. Syed Mustafa Jah and Dr. Venkat Sai Veesam while Dr. Sarath Chandra Mouli Veeravalli was the faculty and mentor. The team expressed sincere gratitude to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, MLC Varla Ramaiah and IAS officer Shri Kartikeya Misra for their assistance in facilitating priority visa processing, as well as the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Hyderabad for issuing visas promptly. The team also thanked Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of KIMS Hospitals, alongside leadership from the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA) and Hyderabad Rheumatology Association (HRA) for their constant support.