- India won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 in Colombia
- The event was held from July 4 to July 12 with over 380 students from 80+ countries participating
- India secured joint World No. 1 rank at the global competition with a clean sweep of gold medals
India delivered a stellar performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, with all five members of its team winning gold medals. The competition was held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, from July 4 to July 12.
According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), India's clean sweep of five gold medals helped the country secure the joint World No. 1 rank at the prestigious global competition.
India's Golden Sweep at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 held at Bucaramanga, Colombia
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 12, 2026
💠All five Indian students win Gold Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026
💠India secures the World No. 1 rank jointly with other countries, Outstanding… pic.twitter.com/9aDkqVM8tC
More than 380 students from over 80 countries participated in this year's International Physics Olympiad, making India's achievement one of its best performances in the competition.
The Indian team was trained and guided by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). The institute functions under the Department of Atomic Energy and conducts the National Olympiad Programme to identify and train talented students in science.
The five gold medals highlight the strong performance of Indian students on the global stage and reflect the country's continued success in international science competitions.
India's achievement is expected to inspire more students to pursue physics and participate in international Olympiads in the coming years.
