The seventh edition of Mettle Meet got off to an electrifying start at a City hotel Saturday, drawing participation from over 80 premier educational institutions from the state and beyond. The edition marked a significant milestone in terms of its reach with the inclusion of four national teams from prestigious institutions. Following a rigorous preliminary round, 16 top teams—eight each from junior and senior categories—earned their spots in the Grand Finale scheduled for Sunday. OrissaPOST brings you some of the most memorable moments from day 1 of eastern India’s biggest quizzing extravaganza.