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India Shines at International Science Olympiads

India Shines at International Science Olympiads
'India's Yuva Shakti Continues To Make A Mark Globally': PM Modi Cheers India's Medal Haul At International Biology, Chemistry Olympiads · freepressjournal.in

India did really well at a big science competition called the International Biology Olympiad.

Four Indian students went to Lithuania and all of them won medals.

One student, Bhavyaa Gunwal, won a gold medal, and the other three won silver medals.

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was very happy and proud of them.

The competition had tough tests on biology topics like how tiny parts of living things work and how plants and animals are studied.

India has been doing great in other science competitions too, like in physics and chemistry.

Lots of people helped train these students, and the government supports these science programs.

Key facts

Event
37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026
Location
Vilnius, Lithuania
Indian Medals
1 Gold, 3 Silver
Participants
307 students from 78 countries
Indian Winners
Bhavyaa Gunwal (Gold), Soumil Maity, Nishit Kalani, Anmol Kumar (Silver)
Total Medals Awarded
31 Gold, 61 Silver, 91 Bronze
Examination Components
6-hour practical and 6-hour theory
Supporting Organizations
HBCSE, DAE, DST, Ministry of Education

Quotes

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India

“"It is a matter of immense happiness that in the 37th International Biology Olympiad held in Vilnius, Lithuania, all four Indian team members secured medals, including one Gold. Proud of Bhavyaa Gunwal, Soumil Maity, Nishit Kalani and Anmol Kumar for their success at the Olympiad. They have shown immense knowledge of subjects like Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Animal Physiology, Animal Morphology and Systematics as well as Plant Computational Biology. I am certain that this success will encourage several more youngsters."”
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“"India's Yuva Shakti continues to make a mark globally! Congratulations to our team of Debadatta Priyadarshi, Harshit Singhal, Kabeer Chhillar and Sandeep Kuchi for winning Gold Medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad. This was India's best performance at this prestigious platform. Their brilliance, dedication and passion for science have made the entire nation proud. It will also motivate countless young minds to study and excel in chemistry."”
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