India has created history at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 by winning five gold medals, with every member of the Indian contingent earning the highest honor. The Olympiad was held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, from July 4 to July 12, 2026. 

India’s Gold Medal Winners 

Highlights

• Event: 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026
• Host city: Bucaramanga, Colombia
• Dates: July 5 to July 12, 2026
• India’s medal tally: 5 Gold Medals
• Indian team size: 5 students
• Result: Every Indian participant won a gold medal, giving India a 100% gold medal success rate. 

India Finishes Joint First

With all five participants winning gold medals, India secured joint first place in the overall standings alongside: 

• China
• Russia
• Kazakhstan
• South Korea
• Taiwan

The competition featured 381 students from 87 countries, making India’s clean sweep an exceptional achievement.

About the International Physics Olympiad

The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) is the world’s premier physics competition for high school students. Each participating country can send a team of up to five students, who compete individually in:

• A rigorous theoretical examination
• A challenging experimental (laboratory) examination

The Olympiad brings together some of the brightest young physics students from around the world.

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