- India's five-member team all won gold medals at the International Physics Olympiad 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, securing the joint World No. 1 rank alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan.
- 381 students from 87 countries participated in the competition, highlighting India's growing strength in science education and excellence in international academic competitions.
- The five Indian students who won gold medals are Kanishk Jain from Pune, Riddhesh Anant Bendale from Indore, Rishit Garg from Dwarka, Shresth Suraiya from Mumbai, and Svarit Joshi from Ahmedabad.
- This achievement extends India's impressive record at the International Physics Olympiad, with every Indian participant over the past decade securing a podium finish.
- The National Olympiad Programme, conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), has been pivotal in this success.
- HBCSE serves as India’s nodal centre for the Olympiad programme, responsible for identifying, mentoring, and training talented pre-university students in science and mathematics.
- DAE Secretary Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty described the achievement as a matter of immense pride for the nation, reflecting the talent and dedication of India’s students.
- DAE also congratulated the team leaders and mentors for their role in preparing the team for the global competition.
- HBCSE Director Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya noted that India's consistent success in international science and mathematics Olympiads is due to decades of sustained mentoring and institutional support.
India's stellar performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Bucaramanga, Colombia, saw all five team members win gold medals, securing a joint World No. 1 rank with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan.14
The competition featured 381 students from 87 countries, highlighting India's growing strength in science education and excellence in international academic competitions.26
The gold medalists include Kanishk Jain from Pune, Riddhesh Anant Bendale from Indore, Rishit Garg from New Delhi, Shresth Suraiya from Mumbai, and Svarit Joshi from Ahmedabad.3
This success reflects the strength of India's National Olympiad Programme, conducted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
HBCSE is responsible for identifying, mentoring, and training talented pre-university students through a rigorous selection process and intensive coaching.
DAE Secretary Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty expressed immense pride in the achievement, stating it reflects the talent, dedication, and scientific temperament of India's students.7
HBCSE Director Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya noted that India's consistent success in international science and mathematics Olympiads is due to decades of sustained mentoring and institutional support.9
The outstanding performance extends India's impressive record at the IPhO, with every participant over the past decade securing a podium finish.
“The 56th International Physics Olympiad in Bucaramanga, Colombia, saw 381 students from 87 countries competing; India's five members all won gold, securing a joint world No. 1 rank with five other nations. DAE Secretary Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty called the achievement a matter of immense pride for the country.”
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