India secured a historic joint World No. 1 ranking at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 in Colombia after its five-member team won five gold medals. The students delivered a clean sweep, highlighting India's excellence in science education. The achievement reflects the rigorous training provided by HBCSE-TIFR under the Department of Atomic Energy.
New Delhi: India's five-member team delivered a flawless performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Colombia, winning five gold medals and helping the country secure the joint World No. 1 rank alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The Indian contingent shared the top rank with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan among 381 students from 87 participating countries, underlining India's growing prominence in science education and international academic competitions.
The gold medal winners are Kanishk Jain from Pune, Maharashtra; Riddhesh Anant Bendale from Indore, Madhya Pradesh; Rishit Garg from Dwarka, New Delhi; Shresth Suraiya from Mumbai, Maharashtra; and Svarit Joshi from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The latest achievement extends India's strong record at the International Physics Olympiad, with every Indian participant over the past decade securing a podium finish.
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