Historic Double Gold for DAV Durgapur Student at International Earth Science Olympiad

DURGAPUR, WEST BENGAL: Bringing immense pride to Durgapur and the nation, Soumik Mandal, a Class XII student of DAV Model School, Durgapur, has delivered a remarkable performance at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) held in Turin, Italy. Soumik won two Gold medals and one Silver medal, placing him among the world’s leading young geoscience talents.

Soumik’s journey to the international stage began with the highly competitive National Standard Examination in Earth Science Olympiad (NSEESO) conducted by the Geological Society of India. Competing against nearly 18,000 applicants, he secured 11th rank nationally. At the national orientation camp held at M.S. University, Vadodara, he further distinguished himself by securing second position, earning a place in the prestigious four-member Team India contingent.

At Turin, Soumik excelled across multiple events. He won Gold in the individual written and practical examinations, recording the third-highest individual score globally. His achievement marks a significant milestone in India’s 19-year participation in the competition.

He secured his second Gold medal in the International Team Field Investigation (ITFI), where he worked alongside five international participants to tackle complex field-based challenges. He also won a Silver medal in the Earth System Project (ESP), demonstrating his broad knowledge and understanding of Earth sciences.

Following his return to India, Soumik was felicitated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, in recognition of his outstanding achievement.

The management, faculty and students of DAV Model School, Durgapur, congratulated Soumik on his historic international success, which has brought honour to the school, Durgapur and India.