India dominates International Physics Olympiad 2026, winning all five gold medals and achieving top spot on global leaderboard.

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, India's five-member team shone at the 56th International Physics Olympiad in 2026, held in Colombia. The team's flawless performance resulted in the country securing a joint World No. 1 rank alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan.

The Indian contingent shared the top spot with 381 students from 87 countries, highlighting India's growing prominence in the field of science education and international academic competitions. This achievement is a testament to the country's dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering a strong foundation in scientific education. The five gold medal winners, Kanishk Jain from Pune, Riddhesh Anant Bendale from Indore, Rishit Garg from Dwarka, Shresth Suraiya from Mumbai, and Svarit Joshi from Ahmedabad, have brought great pride to their respective cities and the nation as a whole.

India has a strong track record at the International Physics Olympiad, with every participant in the past decade securing a podium finish. This success can be attributed to the Olympiad program run by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), which operates under the Department of Atomic Energy. As the nodal agency for international science Olympiads, HBCSE identifies and mentors talented pre-university students through a rigorous multi-stage selection process, orientation camps, and intensive training.

This prepares them to compete at a global level and showcases India's potential in the field of science and innovation. Department of Atomic Energy Secretary and Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty extended his heartfelt congratulations to the team. He emphasized that their remarkable achievement of securing five gold medals and a joint World No.

1 rank is a source of immense national pride. He also acknowledged the efforts of the HBCSE-TIFR Olympiad program and the dedication of the students, their parents, teachers, and mentors. The Department of Atomic Energy also recognized the team leaders, Prof.

Anwesh Mazumdar of HBCSE-TIFR and Dr. Leena Joshi of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, along with the scientific observers, Prof.

Ananda Dasgupta of IISER Kolkata and Nisha Kelkar of Gogate-Joglekar College, Ratnagiri, as well as the mentor pool at HBCSE for their role in preparing the students for this prestigious competition. This remarkable feat achieved by the Indian team at the International Physics Olympiad serves as an inspiration for young minds to pursue excellence in the field of science and strengthens India's position as a leader in scientific education and innovation. Congratulations to the team and all those involved in their training and preparation.