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India Wins Four Medals at Biology Olympiad 2026
India did really well at the Biology Olympiad 2026.
Four Indian students won medals: one got gold and three got silver.
The competition was in Lithuania and had students from 78 countries.
The students had to take tough tests in biology, both in the lab and in theory.
All four Indian students came back with medals, which is great!
India won one gold and three silver medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026.
The competition was held in Vilnius, Lithuania, with 307 students from 78 countries.
All four Indian participants secured medals, with Bhavyaa Gunwal winning gold.
The Olympiad included six-hour practical laboratory and theory examinations.
The event was organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
- Who
- Indian students and participants from 78 countries
- What
- 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026
- Where
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- When
- 2026
- Why
- To compete in practical laboratory and theory examinations in biological sciences
Key facts
- Event
- 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026
- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Participants
- 307 students from 78 countries
- Indian Medals
- 1 gold, 3 silver
- Organizer
- Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
- Gold Medalist
- Bhavyaa Gunwal from Mahendragarh, Haryana
- Silver Medalists
- Soumil Maity, Nishit Kalani, Anmol Kumar
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