Hello Codeforces!!↵
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I, [user:amartya110,2026-04-09], and [user:mahesh_9996,2026-04-09] are excited to invite you to the fivth installment of our contest series: CodeHurdle Athlos 05. After the success of our previous rounds on this platform, we are back with an even more challenging and diverse problem set.↵
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The contest will take place on [contest_time:690879].↵
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**Prize Pool**↵
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We are offering a total prize pool of **₹10,000!**↵
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* (Details regarding the prize distribution for top rankers will be shared on our website and community groups.)↵
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**Registration & Participation**↵
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Contest Structure & Round 2↵
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This time, the competition evolves!↵
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* Round 1 (Online): Open to everyone on the scheduled date.↵
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* Round 2 (Finals, Online): The top performers from Round 1 will be invited to a decisive second round taking place on May 25th.↵
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Please note: Keep an eye on your registered email, as qualifiers for Round 2 will receive a formal invitation with further instructions.↵
To participate in Athlos 05, please follow these steps:↵
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* **Register on our website:** Visit [codehurdle.com.](https://codehurdle.com/) The official contest link and registration portal will be available there.↵
* **Join the Community:** Stay updated with real-time announcements and receive the direct contest link by joining our [WhatsApp Group.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0TQpOsRCQoGe6ZeKslP9e)↵
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**Contest Details:**↵
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* **Duration:** 3 hours↵
* **Problems:** 7 original problems + 1 Interactive Problem↵
* **Format:** ICPC Rules (10-minute penalty for incorrect submissions)↵
* **Standings:** We will continue to highlight our "Elite Athletes"—those who compete with consistency and integrity.↵
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We hope you find the problems stimulating—we've designed them to ensure that every participant, from beginner to expert, walks away with at least a few new tricks in their bag.↵
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**A Serious Note on AI**↵
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As with our previous rounds, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding AI use. CodeHurdle is a space for human logic. If you are caught using AI to generate solutions, your account will be skipped in the standings and flagged. We are actively scouring submissions—play fair.↵
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**Credits & Gratitude**↵
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This round wouldn't be possible without the hard work of a dedicated team:↵
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* **Problem Setters:** A collaborative effort between [user:mahesh_9996,2026-04-09], [user:Ajay_2705,2026-04-09], [user:Lucifer_K,2026-04-09], and myself ([user:amartya110,2026-04-09]). We’ve aimed for elegance and challenge in equal measure.↵
* **The Testers:** A huge shoutout to our testing team [user:mahesh_9996,2026-04-09], [user:Lucifer_K,2026-04-09], [user:Ajay_2705,2026-04-09] and [user:_ronak_,2026-04-14]. ↵
* **The Community:** Thank you to the ever-growing Codeforces community.↵
* **You:** For pushing your limits and competing with integrity.↵
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Good luck to everyone! We’ll see you on the leaderboard.↵
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Athlos 05 — Let the sprint begin!
↵
I, [user:amartya110,2026-04-09], and [user:mahesh_9996,2026-04-09] are excited to invite you to the fivth installment of our contest series: CodeHurdle Athlos 05. After the success of our previous rounds on this platform, we are back with an even more challenging and diverse problem set.↵
↵
The contest will take place on [contest_time:690879].↵
↵
**Prize Pool**↵
↵
We are offering a total prize pool of **₹10,000!**↵
↵
* (Details regarding the prize distribution for top rankers will be shared on our website and community groups.)↵
↵
**Registration & Participation**↵
↵
Contest Structure & Round 2↵
↵
This time, the competition evolves!↵
↵
* Round 1 (Online): Open to everyone on the scheduled date.↵
↵
* Round 2 (Finals, Online): The top performers from Round 1 will be invited to a decisive second round taking place on May 25th.↵
↵
Please note: Keep an eye on your registered email, as qualifiers for Round 2 will receive a formal invitation with further instructions.↵
To participate in Athlos 05, please follow these steps:↵
↵
* **Register on our website:** Visit [codehurdle.com.](https://codehurdle.com/) The official contest link and registration portal will be available there.↵
* **Join the Community:** Stay updated with real-time announcements and receive the direct contest link by joining our [WhatsApp Group.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0TQpOsRCQoGe6ZeKslP9e)↵
↵
 ↵
↵
**Contest Details:**↵
↵
* **Duration:** 3 hours↵
* **Problems:** 7 original problems + 1 Interactive Problem↵
* **Format:** ICPC Rules (10-minute penalty for incorrect submissions)↵
* **Standings:** We will continue to highlight our "Elite Athletes"—those who compete with consistency and integrity.↵
↵
↵
We hope you find the problems stimulating—we've designed them to ensure that every participant, from beginner to expert, walks away with at least a few new tricks in their bag.↵
↵
**A Serious Note on AI**↵
↵
As with our previous rounds, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding AI use. CodeHurdle is a space for human logic. If you are caught using AI to generate solutions, your account will be skipped in the standings and flagged. We are actively scouring submissions—play fair.↵
↵
**Credits & Gratitude**↵
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This round wouldn't be possible without the hard work of a dedicated team:↵
↵
* **Problem Setters:** A collaborative effort between [user:mahesh_9996,2026-04-09], [user:Ajay_2705,2026-04-09], [user:Lucifer_K,2026-04-09], and myself ([user:amartya110,2026-04-09]). We’ve aimed for elegance and challenge in equal measure.↵
* **The Testers:** A huge shoutout to our testing team [user:mahesh_9996,2026-04-09], [user:Lucifer_K,2026-04-09], [user:Ajay_2705,2026-04-09] and [user:_ronak_,2026-04-14]. ↵
* **The Community:** Thank you to the ever-growing Codeforces community.↵
* **You:** For pushing your limits and competing with integrity.↵
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Good luck to everyone! We’ll see you on the leaderboard.↵
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Athlos 05 — Let the sprint begin!
