Indian students have achieved remarkable success at the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Brazil. The team brought home one gold and four silver medals, showcasing their exceptional skills in the field.
Medal Winners
- Gold Medal: Daksh Tayalia (Bengaluru)
- Silver Medals:
- Aayush Kuthari (Pune)
- Sanidhya Saraf (Pune)
- Banibrata Majee (Hyderabad)
- Panini (Bihar)
Team Leadership and Scientific Observers
- Team Leaders: Prof. Bhargav Vaidya (IIT-Indore) and Pritesh Ranadive (HBCSE-TIFR, Mumbai)
- Scientific Observers:
- Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya (HBCSE-TIFR)
- Dr. Akshat Singhal (HBCSE-TIFR)
- Dr. Vaibhav Pant (Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, ARIES, Nainital)
- Yash Mehta (Open AI)
Competition Overview
- Participants: 232 students from 52 countries
- Components:
- Theory (50%)
- Observation (25%)
- Data Analysis (25%)
India ranked 8th in the overall medal tally, with countries like Iran (five golds), the US (three golds), and others leading the count.
India will host the next IOAA in Mumbai in August 2025, providing a platform for future talents to showcase their skills on home ground.
