WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: India Ranks 10th With 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence
India finished 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, winning six silver medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence across a wide range of technical, digital, manufacturing, creative and service-sector skills. The result marked an improvement from India's 13th-place finish at WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
India fielded its largest-ever WorldSkills contingent, with 70 competitors participating across 63 skill categories. The 48th WorldSkills Competition was held in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026.
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: India's Performance at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | 48th WorldSkills Competition |
| Host City | Shanghai, China |
| Competition Dates | September 22 to 27, 2026 |
| India's Overall Rank | 10th |
| Silver Medals | 6 |
| Medallions for Excellence | 20 |
| Indian Competitors | 70 |
| Skills Represented by India | 63 |
India's Six Silver Medal Winners
India's six silver medals came from a mix of creative, technical and service-oriented skill categories.
| Competitor | Skill Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Smrithi Nambiar | Bakery | Silver |
| Mohammed Salam | Dental Prosthetics | Silver |
| Kovid Ajay Gangrade | Digital Interactive Media Design | Silver |
| Parth Vohra | Industrial Design Technology | Silver |
| Mehrunnisa Begum | Logistics and Freight Forwarding | Silver |
| Saniya Joshi | Retail Sales | Silver |
20 Medallions for Excellence for Team India
In addition to the six silver medals, Indian participants won 20 Medallions for Excellence. These awards are given to competitors who achieve a recognised world-class performance standard in their skill competition even if they do not finish in the medal positions.
India's Medallions for Excellence came across a broad range of areas, including:
- Advanced technology skills
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Digital and creative disciplines
- Industrial and technical services
- Specialised professional services
- Customer-facing and service-sector skills
Smrithi Nambiar Named India's Best of Nation
Bakery silver medallist Smrithi Nambiar was also recognised as India's Best of Nation competitor. The Best of Nation award is presented to the participant from each country or region whose performance represents outstanding achievement during the competition.
How India Improved From WorldSkills Lyon 2024
| Competition | India's Rank | Medal Performance |
|---|---|---|
| WorldSkills Lyon 2024 | 13th | 4 bronze medals and 12 Medallions for Excellence |
| WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 | 10th | 6 silver medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence |
The Shanghai result therefore represented an improvement both in overall ranking and in the number of recognised performances achieved by the Indian contingent.
What Is WorldSkills?
WorldSkills is an international skills competition that brings together young professionals and trainees from countries and regions around the world. Participants compete in occupational skills that reflect modern industry, technology and services.
The Shanghai edition featured approximately 1,400 competitors from 68 countries and regions across 64 skill competitions.
- Manufacturing and engineering technology
- Information and communication technology
- Construction and building technology
- Creative arts and fashion
- Transportation and logistics
- Social and personal services
- Emerging digital and technology-based occupations
Why India's WorldSkills Performance Matters
WorldSkills competitions are designed around practical occupational standards rather than conventional academic examinations. Competitors are assessed on their ability to perform industry-relevant tasks accurately and efficiently under demanding competition conditions.
India's improved performance at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 highlights the growing role of vocational education, technical training and industry-oriented skill development in preparing young people for internationally benchmarked occupations. With six silver medals, 20 Medallions for Excellence and a top-10 finish, the Shanghai competition represents India's strongest WorldSkills result to date.
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