New Delhi: Team India delivered a strong performance at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026, an international skilling competition held in Taipei, Taiwan, from May 26 to 28, securing two silver medals and three merit awards across multiple skill categories.
The Indian contingent competed against participants from 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania, showcasing technical proficiency in emerging and industry-relevant domains, according to an official statement.
The team participated under the support of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the National Skill Development Corporation, which provides training, industry exposure, and international benchmarking opportunities to Indian youth.
Team India’s achievements at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026 included strong performances across multiple skill categories. Muskan secured the silver medal in Painting and Decorating, while Arjun Sumathi Vijayabashkar also won a silver medal in Mobile Applications Development.
In the merit category, Mohamed Mafaz Poonaikannan Rabi Ahamed received a Merit Award in Software Applications Development. Suresh Kumar Ganesan Meena was awarded a Merit Award in Digital Construction, and Md Seraj earned a Merit Award in Automobile Technology.
The silver medal winners received a cash prize of TWD 8,000 each, while the Merit Award recipients were awarded TWD 5,000 each.
Congratulating the winners, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education, Jayant Chaudhary, said the performance reflects the confidence, capability, and determination of India’s youth.
He said the participants demonstrated that Indian skills can match global standards and noted that such competitions serve as training platforms ahead of events such as WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Debashree Mukherjee, said the achievement reflects the growing strength of India’s skilling ecosystem and highlighted the role of mentors, industry partners, and training institutions in supporting globally competitive talent.
The Indian contingent was guided by experts, including Ankur Sharma (Mobile Applications Development), Aniket Kumar Pathak (Software Applications Development), Saumya Dwivedi (Painting and Decorating), Prasanna Prakash Samel (Automobile Technology), and Shiju Sasidharan (Digital Construction).
The ministry said the performance marks another milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen vocational education and build a future-ready workforce aligned with global standards.
