- India scripts a historic clean sweep at the 56th International Physics Olympiad in Colombia
- Ahmedabad’s Svarit Joshi joins four other prodigies in clinching Gold Medals
- Indian team shares World No.1 ranking with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan
- HBCSE-TIFR’s rigorous Olympiad ecosystem once again delivers global excellence
- DAE says the triumph reflects India’s rising leadership in scientific education and innovation
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
NEW DELHI, JULY 12
From the laboratories of aspiration to the global podium of excellence, India’s young physicists have delivered a performance that will be remembered as one of the finest moments in the country’s scientific education journey. In a spectacular feat at the 56th International Physics Olympiad held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, all five members of the Indian contingent won Gold Medals, propelling the nation to the joint World No.1 rank among 381 students from 87 countries.
The golden quintet includes Svarit Joshi from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, whose achievement has added a proud chapter to the state’s growing legacy of scientific excellence.
India’s five Gold Medal winners
- Kanishk Jain – Pune, Maharashtra
- Riddhesh Anant Bendale – Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Rishit Garg – Dwarka, New Delhi
- Shresth Suraiya – Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Svarit Joshi – Ahmedabad, Gujarat
A world-class performance
India shared the top global position with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan, underscoring the country’s emergence as a major force in international science competitions.
This achievement extends India’s remarkable record at the International Physics Olympiad, where every Indian participant over the last decade has secured a podium finish.
DAE hails the young physicists
“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. I congratulate the students, their parents, teachers, and mentors for this remarkable accomplishment. Their success inspires countless young minds to pursue excellence in science and reinforces India’s growing leadership in scientific education and innovation.”
— Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy & Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
The HBCSE engine behind the success
The triumph has once again highlighted the strength of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, a national centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research under the Department of Atomic Energy.
Through a rigorous multi-stage selection process, orientation camps and intensive training programmes, HBCSE identifies and nurtures some of India’s brightest pre-university minds in science and mathematics.
A legacy built over decades
“The now routine achievements of Team India in the Science and Mathematical Olympiads are the result of patient growth and mentoring over decades. While there have always been exceptionally talented students and passionate mentors, it is thanks to the Department of Atomic Energy’s unstinted support that Team India has been able to reach where it has today.” — Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya, Centre Director, HBCSE
Gujarat’s moment of pride
For Gujarat, the spotlight shines brightly on Svarit Joshi of Ahmedabad, whose Gold Medal places the state firmly on the global scientific map. His success is expected to inspire a new generation of students across Gujarat to pursue advanced studies in physics, mathematics and research.
The Department of Atomic Energy also congratulated team leaders Prof. Anwesh Mazumdar and Dr. Leena Joshi, scientific observers Prof. Ananda Dasgupta and Ms. Nisha Kelkar, and the entire HBCSE Physics Olympiad mentor pool for preparing India’s brightest young minds for the world stage.
