NIFT Students Win Two Silver Medals and a Medal for Excellence at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Why in the News?

Students from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) secured two Silver Medals and one Medal for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition (WorldSkills Shanghai 2026) held in Shanghai, China.

Key Features / Major Points:

Event Overview: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 took place from September 23 to 26 in Shanghai, China, bringing together 1,400+ competitors from ~68 countries across 64 skill categories.

India's Overall Performance: India fielded its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors across 63 skills, finishing 10th overall with 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence.

NIFT Winners Breakdown:

Kovid Ajay Gangrade (NIFT Mumbai): Won a Silver Medal in Digital Interactive Media Design.

Saniya Joshi (NIFT Panchkula): Won a Silver Medal in Retail Sales.

Vidhi Niravkumar Suthar (NIFT Gandhinagar): Awarded a Medal for Excellence in Fashion Technology.

NIFT Participation Domains: NIFT represented India in four skill categories: Fashion Technology, Digital Interactive Media Design, Retail Sales, and Visual Merchandising (represented by Anuja Ajay Vare from NIFT Bengaluru).

Static GK Facts:

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT): Established in 1986 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

World Youth Skills Day: Celebrated annually on July 15.

WorldSkills International Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Where was the 48th WorldSkills Competition (2026) held?

A: Shanghai, China

Q: What was India's rank in the overall leaderboard at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?

A: 10th position (6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence)

Q: Which NIFT Panchkula student won a Silver Medal in Retail Sales at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?

A: Saniya Joshi

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