India wins 5 golds at International Physics Olympiad 2026, shares rank 1
- India won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, sharing the joint first rank with Russia, China, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
- All five Indian team members—Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya, and Svarit Joshi—earned gold medals after excelling in theoretical and experimental physics exams.
- The Indian team was trained and guided by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, reflecting the strength and growth of India's science education ecosystem.
- The Olympiad involved 381 students from 87 countries and tested high school students’ knowledge through difficult theoretical and laboratory exams, highlighting India’s growing talent and dedication in science education.
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India tops International Physics Olympiad 2026; all 5 students win gold
The team underwent training through the Physics Olympiad Cell at HBCSE before representing India at the international event. The programme included orientation and pre-departure camps conducted by mentors and faculty associated with the Olympiad training process.
India Tops International Physics Olympiad 2026 with Five Gold Medals, Shares World No. 1 Rank
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. India shared the top spot with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan at the competition, which saw the participation of 381 students from 87 countries. India News | India Tops International Physics Olympiad 2026 with Five Gold Medals, Shares World No. 1 Rank.
India tops IPhO 2026 with historic clean sweep of 5 gold medals
NEW DELHI: India delivered a historic performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, with all five members of its contingent winning gold medals, securing a joint World No. 1 ranking alongside Russia, China, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The Olympiad, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, witnessed participation from 381 students representing 87 countries, making India’s clean sweep one of its finest achievements in internat…
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