SciencePhoto: NDTV BusinessIndia Wins Two Golds at Junior Astronomy Olympiad 2026
India won five medals at the 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors (IOAA-Jr) 2026 held in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand from November 1-8. The Indian team secured two golds, two silvers, and one bronze. Gold medalists were Siddharth Laxmisha from Puducherry and Swara Srujal Patel from Gujarat. Silver medals went to Aarna Chaplot of Rajasthan and Krish Bhaskar, while Akshara Gulab Ambone from Maharashtra earned bronze. The National Council of Science Museums praised the students' scientific skills and dedication.
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