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India Wins Silver at the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues (IOCE 2025)


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Team India Wins Silver at the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues (IOCE 2025)

Sirius, Russia — September 2025:
The Indian team, guided by Pankaj Singh, PGT Chemistry and Academic Coordinator at Gurukul The School, Ghaziabad, achieved an outstanding Silver Medal (2nd Position) at the International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues (IOCE 2025), held from 13 to 20 September 2025 at the Sirius Federal Territory, Krasnodar Region, Russia.

The Olympiad brought together 39 participants from 11 countries — including Russia, India, Bangladesh, Qatar, Djibouti, Pakistan, and others — who competed in theoretical, laboratory, and field research rounds focusing on climate science, environmental analysis, and sustainable development.

According to the official IOCE website’s Day 7 Diary:
“In the team standings, Russia took first place. The Indian team came second, while representatives of Qatar and Djibouti shared the bronze.”

🏆 Team India – Silver Medalists at IOCE 2025

Team Leader:
Pankaj Singh, PGT Chemistry and Academic Coordinator, Gurukul The School, Ghaziabad

Team Members (all from Gurukul The School, Ghaziabad):

  • Adhya Sharma
  • Advni Garg
  • Kaustubh Gopalan
  • Jhanvi Mittal
  • Sanika Benarji

🌿 Inspiring Leadership and Young Talent

Under the guidance of Mr. Pankaj Singh, the team of young students — mostly from Classes 9 and 10, with one student from Class 12 — displayed remarkable determination and maturity. Despite competing against older and even university-level participants from other nations, the Indian delegation excelled through scientific rigor, teamwork, and perseverance.

Mr. Singh played a pivotal role in mentoring, motivating, and preparing the students for the intense theoretical and field components of the competition, which included climate data interpretation, ecosystem research, and on-site analysis at the Caucasus Biosphere Reserve. Their collective effort, guided by his leadership, not only earned India the Silver Medal but also showcased the scientific potential and environmental commitment of Indian students on a global stage.

🌍 About IOCE

The International Olympiad on Climate Change and Environmental Issues (IOCE) is organized by the Sirius Educational Centre (Russia) to promote global collaboration in environmental science and climate research among students. The event combines academic rigor with practical, field-based ecological work, fostering awareness and action toward sustainable development.

📢 Suggested hashtags:
#IOCE2025 #ClimateOlympiad #TeamIndia #GurukulTheSchool #SiriusRussia #EnvironmentalScience #STEMEducation #SilverMedal #PankajSingh #IndiaInScience #ClimateAction

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