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All Five Indian Students Win Gold; India Secures Joint World No. 1 Rank
Historic Achievement for Indian Science
Any Time News Network | Pooja Srivastava
India delivered a remarkable performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, with all five members of the national team winning gold medals. The outstanding result placed India in a joint first position globally alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei.
Outstanding Performance on the World Stage
The prestigious competition witnessed participation from 381 students representing 87 countries. India’s clean sweep of five gold medals reflects the country’s growing excellence in science education and its emergence as a global powerhouse in nurturing young scientific talent.
Young Achievers Bring Glory
The Indian gold medalists are Kanishk Jain (Pune), Riddhesh Anant Bendale (Indore), Rishit Garg (New Delhi), Shreshtha Suraiya (Mumbai), and Swarit Joshi (Ahmedabad). Their exceptional performances continued India’s impressive record of success at the International Physics Olympiad.
HBCSE’s Role in Building Excellence
The achievement highlights the contribution of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE-TIFR), the national nodal centre for Olympiad programmes under the Department of Atomic Energy. Through a rigorous selection process, intensive training camps, and expert mentoring, HBCSE prepares India’s brightest students for global scientific competitions.
A Strong Message for India’s Scientific Future
Department of Atomic Energy Secretary and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty congratulated the students, mentors, teachers, and parents, describing the achievement as a reflection of India’s scientific capability and educational excellence. The success is expected to inspire thousands of young students and further strengthen India’s position as a global leader in science, innovation, and research.
