All five Indian students win gold at 56th International Physics Olympiad
All five members of India's team won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Bucaramanga, Colombia; Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated them on 13 July 2026.
Summary
All five members of the Indian contingent, Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya and Svarit Joshi, won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team on 13 July 2026, calling the result an example of the potential of India's Yuva Shakti. The Prime Minister noted that Indian students have performed exceptionally well at the Olympiad over the last decade.
Key facts
- Event
- 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026
- Venue
- Bucaramanga, Colombia
- Result
- 5 gold medals (all five Indian students)
- Team
- Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya, Svarit Joshi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held?
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Correct answer: A — Bucaramanga, Colombia
The 56th IPhO 2026 was held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
How many gold medals did the Indian contingent win at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Five
All five members of the Indian contingent won gold medals.