Competition Begins Today as India’s Largest-Ever Skill Contingent Takes the Global Stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Competition has begun at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, featuring Team India's largest-ever contingent of 70 young competitors across 63 skill categories. The four-day event follows an Opening Ceremony at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center and runs until September 26, with a Closing Ceremony on September 27. Team India aims to build upon its success from WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
Why It Matters
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In Simple Words
Competition has officially started at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Team India has sent its largest-ever contingent of 70 young competitors to participate across 63 different skill categories during this four-day global event.
The event follows an Opening Ceremony held at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center. India is competing in 11 new skill categories for the first time, with participants having undergone rigorous training and preparation backed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Key Points
- WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 marked the start of competition with Team India's largest-ever contingent of 70 young competitors.
- The contingent is participating across 63 skill categories.
- The Opening Ceremony took place at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center, bringing together nearly 1,400 competitors from over 65 countries.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang formally declared the competition open.
- India is competing in 11 new skill categories for the first time, including Dental Prosthetics and Unmanned Aerial Systems.
- Out of 70 candidates, 14 are from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
- The competition runs until September 26, followed by a Closing Ceremony on September 27.
- At WorldSkills Lyon 2024, India secured four bronze medals and 12 Medallions for Excellence.
Exam Angle
A. 70 young competitors
Source: Press Information Bureau