Annual competition
The PAMA Global Annual Competition is held at the end of each year in different countries. This is the most important event of the Pan Pacific Abacus Association every year.
24th PAMA International Competition
- Dates
- 26–27 December 2026
- City
- Moscow, Russia
- Host
- PAMA Russia - UAMAP
Opens a pre-filled request. The Secretariat confirms by email; an online registration form is coming.
Groups and subjects
Contestants compete in six groups by age, A to F, and Group A is the youngest. Ask the Secretariat for the age range of each group. Every group sits six subjects:
Abacus
Addition and Subtraction · Multiplication · Division
Mental Arithmetic
Addition and Subtraction · Multiplication · Division
Recent host nations
- 2019
Thailand
- 2020
Canada
- 2021
Iran
- 2025
Malaysia
23rd competition · Selangor · 21 December 2025
- 2026
Russia
24th competition · Moscow · 26–27 December 2026 (upcoming)
Resources and downloads
Official documents go to member organisations. Contact the Secretariat to request them.
Registration Form
Official competition registration form for member organisations.
Suggested Two-Day Schedule and Planning
Recommended timeline and logistics guide for host nations.
Competition General Policy
Rules and governance for the annual international championship.
Competition Rules
Detailed technical rules for all six competition subjects.