Archive · 19 Jul 2026
India Wins 4 Golds, Shares Rank 1 At 2026 Chemistry Olympiad
India did really well at the International Chemistry Olympiad in 2026.
Four Indian students won gold medals, which is the best India has ever done.
The competition had students from many countries, and India tied for first place with China, Vietnam, and a student from Russia.
The event was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and it lasted from July 10 to 19.
The Indian students who won are Debadatta Priyadarshi, Harshit Singhal, Kabeer Chhillar, and Sandeep Kuchi.
The team was led by Prof. Subhajit Bandyopadhyay and supported by mentors and observers.
This shows how talented Indian students are in chemistry.
India secured four gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026, its best-ever performance.
The Indian team finished joint first alongside China, Vietnam, and a participant from Russia.
363 students from 93 countries participated in the Olympiad held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 10 to 19.
The four Indian gold medalists are Debadatta Priyadarshi, Harshit Singhal, Kabeer Chhillar, and Sandeep Kuchi.
This was India's 27th appearance at the International Chemistry Olympiad.
- Who
- Indian team of four students: Debadatta Priyadarshi, Harshit Singhal, Kabeer Chhillar, Sandeep Kuchi
- What
- Secured four gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026
- When
- July 10 to 19, 2026
- Where
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Why
- To compete and showcase their chemistry knowledge and skills on an international platform
National Pride
Global Competition
Significance of Achievement
National Pride
India's best-ever performance showcases the country's growing prowess in chemistry education and talent development.
Global Competition
The competition highlights the high level of global competition in scientific fields, with multiple countries achieving top honors.
- Event
- 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026
- Location
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Dates
- July 10 to 19, 2026
- Participants
- 363 students from 93 countries
- India's Rank
- Joint first alongside China, Vietnam, and a participant from Russia
- Indian Winners
- Debadatta Priyadarshi, Harshit Singhal, Kabeer Chhillar, Sandeep Kuchi
- Head Mentor
- Prof. Subhajit Bandyopadhyay of IISER Kolkata
- Mentor
- Dr. Indrani Das Sen of HBCSE
- Scientific Observers
- Dr. Anubendu Adhikary from IIT Kharagpur and Dr. Jayasree Gopalakrishnan from NES Ratnam College, Mumbai
Sources
India bags four gold medals at International Chemistry Olympiad 2026, JEE Advanced topper among winners
India Clinches Four Golds At International Chemistry Olympiad 2026; JEE Advanced AIR 2 Kabeer Chhillar Among Winners
