India wins 5 golds at International Physics Olympiad 2026, shares rank 1

5 Indian students have won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. With this achievement, India secured the first position jointly with Russia, China, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Taiwan in one of the world's leading competitions for school students.

The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance, with all five participants winning gold medals. They competed against 381 students from 87 countries, making the result a significant achievement for the country.

The Indian gold medal winners are Kansisk Jain from Pune, Riddhesh Anant Bendale from Indore, Rishit Garg from Delhi, Shresth Suraiya from Mumbai, and Svait Joshi



from Ahmedabad.

All five students secured gold medals, placing India among the top-performing nations at the Olympiad.

India's performance this year reflects the growing strength of its students in science and mathematics at the international level. Sharing the top rank with countries known for their strong science education systems highlights the quality of preparation and commitment shown by the Indian team.

The students were guided by Professor Anwesh Mazumdar of HBCSE-TIFR, Dr. Leena Joshi, and scientific observers Professor Ananda Dasgupta of IISER Kolkata and Ms. Nisha Kelkar. Their mentoring and support played an important role in the team's success.