- India won 4 gold medals at IChO 2026.
- Secured joint Rank 1 with China, Vietnam, and Russia.
- Marks India's best-ever performance in competition.
International Chemistry Olympiad 2026: India Wins 4 Gold Medals at International Chemistry Olympiad 2026: India has delivered an outstanding performance at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026, with all four members of its team winning gold medals. The country secured joint Rank 1 alongside China, Vietnam and the Individual Participant from Russia, marking India's best-ever performance at the prestigious global competition.
The Olympiad was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 10 to 19, with 363 students from 93 countries taking part, one of the largest editions of the event. According to the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), which coordinates India's participation, this was India's 27th appearance at IChO and its best result so far.
Another Golden Sweep by India as our Chemistry team bags 4 Gold medals securing Rank #1 (jointly with China, Vietnam, and Individual Participant (Russia)) at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad, Uzbekistan (https://t.co/ZCxapjbtvG).
— HBCSE (@HBCSE_TIFR) July 18, 2026
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International Chemistry Olympiad 2026: Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 |
| Venue | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Duration | July 10 – 19, 2026 |
| Participants | 363 students from 93 countries |
| India's result | 4 gold medals (all 4 team members) |
| India's rank | Joint Rank 1 (with China, Vietnam, Russia's Individual Participant) |
| India's IChO appearances | 27th participation |
| Performance status | India's best-ever IChO result |
| Coordinating body | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) |
Meet India's 4 Gold Medal Winners
| Student | Hometown |
|---|---|
| Debadatta Priyadarshi | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Harshit Singhal | Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab |
| Kabeer Chhillar | Delhi |
| Sandeep Kuchi | Hyderabad, Telangana |
Team India: Mentors and Support
Head Mentor: Prof. Subhajit Bandyopadhyay, IISER Kolkata
Mentor: Dr. Indrani Das Sen, HBCSE
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Scientific Observers: Dr. Anubendu Adhikary (IIT Kharagpur) and Dr. Jayasree Gopalakrishnan (NES Ratnam College, Mumbai)
HBCSE congratulated the students and mentors on the achievement, also thanking the National Steering Committee on Science Olympiads, teachers, and members of the Chemistry Olympiad Cell for their support. The institute acknowledged backing from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the Ministry of Education (MoE). The result adds to India's growing record of success in global science competitions.
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