India wins best-ever 9 medals at 19th International Earth Science Olympiad
On 4 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh felicitated India's school team that won a best-ever 9 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad in Turin, Italy.
Summary
Union Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh felicitated Team India school students at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, on 4 September 2026 for their best-ever performance at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026. Team India won 9 medals, 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze, the highest haul in the event's history for India. The 19th IESO was held under the aegis of the International Geoscience Organisation in Turin, Italy, from 20 to 27 August 2026.
Key facts
- Event
- 19th IESO 2026, Turin, Italy, 20–27 Aug 2026
- India's medals
- 9: 4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze (best ever)
- Felicitated
- 4 Sep 2026, Prithvi Bhawan, by Jitendra Singh
- Aegis
- International Geoscience Organisation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's medal tally at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze
India won a best-ever 9 medals: 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze.
The 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (August 2026) was held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Turin
The 19th IESO was held in Turin, Italy, from 20 to 27 August 2026.