12/07/2026
India has achieved a historic milestone at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Colombia, securing the World No. 1 rank jointly with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan. In an exceptional display of scientific brilliance, all five members of the Indian contingent—Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rish*t Garg, Shresth Suraiya, and Svarit Joshi—clinched gold medals. This remarkable sweep during India's 27th appearance at the prestigious competition highlights the exceptional talent of its young physicists and solidifies the nation's growing prominence in science education on the global stage.