New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian team that won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, calling it an “outstanding performance” by the country’s young achievers.
In a post on X, Modi wrote, “An outstanding performance by our youngsters! Congratulations to the Indian contingent of Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya and Svarit Joshi for winning Gold Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.”
“Their feat reflects yet another example of the limitless potential of our Yuva Shakti and their passion towards science and research. Equally commendable is the fact that in the last decade, our students have performed exceptionally well in the various editions of this platform,” he added.
India delivered a stellar performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad, with all five members of its team winning gold medals and the country finishing tied for the world No. 1 ranking.
India shared the top position with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan in the competition, which featured 381 students from 87 countries.
The Indian gold medalists are Kanishk Jain of Pune, Maharashtra; Riddhesh Anant Bendale of Indore, Madhya Pradesh; Rishit Garg of Dwarka, New Delhi; Shresth Suraiya of Mumbai, Maharashtra; and Svarit Joshi of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The achievement extends India’s impressive record at the International Physics Olympiad, with every Indian participant over the past decade winning a medal.
India’s Olympiad program is coordinated by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a national center of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). HBCSE identifies and mentors talented pre-university students through a multi-stage selection process and intensive training programs.
Congratulating the team, Department of Atomic Energy Secretary and Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty said, “This phenomenal achievement by our young physicists is a matter of immense pride for the nation. Securing five Gold Medals and jointly attaining the World No. 1 rank at the International Physics Olympiad is a testament to the talent, dedication and scientific temperament of our students, as well as the unwavering commitment of the HBCSE-TIFR Olympiad programme.” (ANI)
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