Indian students have won five medals, including two gold, two silver and one bronze, at the 5th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics for Juniors (IOAA-Jr) 2026 in Thailand. Competing against participants from 25 countries, the five-member contingent delivered an impressive performance. The winners represented Puducherry, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Organised between November 1 and 8, the competition brought together 104 students from across the world. Source: The Times of India/ToI
