Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for winning gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. The winning team consisted of five students: Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya and Svarit Joshi, all of whom won gold medals. The Prime Minister stated that their achievement reflects the limitless potential of India's youth and their passion for science and research. He also noted that Indian students have performed exceptionally well in various editions of this platform over the last decade. The announcement was made through the Prime Minister's official X (formerly Twitter) account on July 13, 2026, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
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