A free online coding challenge by the Telugu Association of North America (TANA), in association with TANA Paatasala, for middle and high school students to build a custom video game from scratch and compete for prizes.
Prize Pool: $500 total
Grand Finale: August 15, 2026, 5 PM EST
Eligibility: Middle School (under 14 as of Aug 1, 2026) | High School (14โ18 as of Aug 1, 2026)
Key Dates: Kickoff & Theme Reveal โ Aug 1 | Submission Deadline โ Aug 8, 11:59 PM EST | Judging โ Aug 9โ14 | Winners Announced โ Aug 15
Register: tinyurl.com/TANACODEATHON2026
