Indian Delegation shines at International Physics Olympiad Five talented Indian students not only brought glory to the nation at the International Physics Olympiad (IPO) 2024, held in Isfahan, Iran, but also aced the prestigious Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) this year. Stellar Performance at IPO India secured an impressive fourth place at the IPO, with all five participants bagging medals - two gold and three silver. Here's a closer look at the winners: Gold Medalists: Rhythm Kedia (AIR 4 in JEE Advanced) and Ved Lahoti (AIR 1 in JEE Advanced) Silver Medalists: Akarsh Raj Sahay (pursuing Physics at Oxford University), Bhavya Tiwari (AIR 19 in JEE Advanced), and Jaiveer Singh (AIR 89 in JEE Advanced) Balancing Olympiad Training and JEE Preparation The article delves into the students' experiences. Bhavya Tiwari highlights the need for a stronger focus on practical applications of physics in the Indian education system, especially for Olympiad-level competitions. Jaiveer Singh, who began participating in Olympiads from Class 8, credits his strong foundation in physics (built through JEE prep) for his success at the IPO. International Exposure and Future Aspirations Rhythm Kedia, another gold medalist, shares his experience of exploring Iran and meeting fellow physics enthusiasts. Akarsh Raj Sahay, pursuing higher education at Oxford, talks about managing his demanding schedule that included JEE, Olympiad training, and Oxford applications. Overall Success and International Standing India, along with Vietnam, shared the fourth position in the country-wise medal tally. China, Russia, and Romania secured the top three spots, respectively. A total of 193 students from 43 countries participated in the competition