India won one gold and three silver medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad 2026 in Lithuania. PM Modi praised the students, highlighting India's growing success in global science competitions after strong performances in Physics and Chemistry Olympiads.
India's remarkable run at international science Olympiads continued with another stellar performance, as the country secured one gold and three silver medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026 held in Vilnius, Lithuania. Congratulating the young achievers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's growing presence on the global scientific stage, saying, "this success will encourage several more youngsters."
According to the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), all four members of the Indian contingent returned home with medals after competing against 307 students from 78 countries.
Bhavyaa Gunwal from Mahendragarh, Haryana, won the gold medal, while Soumil Maity from Howrah, West Bengal, Nishit Kalani from Pali, Rajasthan, and Anmol Kumar from Mansa, Punjab, secured silver medals.
PM Modi congratulates winners
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