Gupta, a Class 12 student at Sat Paul Mittal School, Dugri, Ludhiana, represented India with distinction (Express Photo)In a significant achievement, Ludhiana boy Rayansh Gupta won two medals—a gold and a silver—at the 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2025) held in Jining, China.Gupta, a Class 12 student at Sat Paul Mittal School, Dugri, Ludhiana, represented India with distinction.The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, shared the development on its official Facebook page, stating: “India’s Young Scientists Shine at IESO 2025! Team MoES is proud to announce that Team India has won 7 medals and 1 special award at the 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2025) held in Jining, China. Medal Tally & Awards: Rayansh Gupta – 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 GYM Reporter Award; Bains Charuvrat – 2 Silver, 1 Bronze; Apam Nidhi Pandey – 1 Silver; Pryanshi Ghanghas – 1 Bronze.”The Ministry further noted that the Indian team competed against 31 countries, including the USA, Germany, and Australia.“Competing against 31 countries, including the USA, Japan, China, Germany, Australia, and others, our young scientists showcased brilliance in individual and group events (ITFI, ESP). Supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), this achievement highlights India’s growing strength in science education, research, and innovation. Heartiest congratulations to Team India and their mentors,” the Ministry wrote.Rayansh’s mother, Shiffali Gupta, told The Indian Express: “After successfully clearing Round 1 and Round 2 of the Earth Science Olympiad, Rayansh was selected as one of four students to represent India on the international stage in China. Before their departure, the team underwent a week-long training camp in Chennai. In a moment of great pride for us, Rayansh was appointed captain of the Indian team and had the honor of holding the national flag at the final round.”“We are delighted to share that Rayansh Gupta has brought immense pride to our school by representing India at the 18th International Earth Science Olympiad held in China. Supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, this achievement highlights India’s growing strength in science education, research, and innovation,” read a statement from the school.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Ministry of Earth Sciences