Five students who just made India world number 1 in Physics

Five Indian students—Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya and Svarit Joshi—created history by winning gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 in Colombia. Their achievement helped India rank joint World No. 1 alongside leading science nations. The feat highlights the strength of India’s Olympiad training ecosystem and showcases the advanced problem-solving, theoretical knowledge and experimental skills required to succeed at one of the world’s…