Bengaluru: India created history at the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics 2026 as the Sasken Technologies-backed national team secured the country’s first-ever gold medal at the prestigious international competition held in Italy from May 12-18, 2026.
Supported by Sasken Technologies in association with CodeChef, the achievement marks India’s best-ever performance at the global programming event and highlights the growing strength of the country’s competitive programming ecosystem.
The Indian contingent comprising Lyra Floyd Gonsalves from Mumbai, Swasti Patil from Pune, Mansi Sane from Mumbai, and Diya Sathishdev from Chennai delivered an outstanding performance at the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics 2026, setting a new benchmark for India’s participation in the competition.
The milestone was achieved through the Indian Computing Olympiad (ICO), India’s premier platform for competitive programming and algorithmic problem-solving.
The ICO serves as the selection pathway for international competitions, including the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), Asia Pacific Informatics Olympiad (APIO), and the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics 2026.
European Girls Olympiad in Informatics 2026: Records more than 1,500 student registrations across the Zonal Informatics Olympiad (ZIO) and Zonal Computing Olympiad (ZCO).
The process resulted in 61 medal winners at the Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI), with 36 students shortlisted for the IOI Training Camp, demonstrating the expanding depth of computational talent being nurtured in the country.
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Sasken Technologies has been a long-term supporter of India’s computing Olympiad ecosystem through initiatives led by IARCS, reinforcing its commitment to advancing foundational computing and deep-tech talent.
As industries worldwide increasingly prioritize artificial intelligence, embedded systems, semiconductors, and intelligent connectivity, the company believes that early-stage computational talent rooted in algorithmic thinking, logical reasoning, and advanced problem-solving has become more critical than ever.
“India’s future competitiveness in AI, semiconductor systems, and intelligent technologies will depend significantly on how we invest in foundational computational talent today,” said Rajiv C. Mody, CMD & CEO, Sasken Technologies.
“Our support for the Computing Olympiad ecosystem is part of our broader commitment to enabling India’s next generation of deep-tech innovators and engineering leaders. These young minds represent the future of advanced engineering – not just for India, but for the world.”
Commenting on India’s achievement at the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics 2026, Madhavan Mukund, Professor and Director, CMI, said, “This year marks India’s best-ever performance at EGOI, including our first-ever gold medal at the competition. This achievement is a testament to the exceptional talent, dedication, and potential of India’s young computing enthusiasts.
We are grateful for Sasken Technologies continuous support, which has been instrumental in enabling our students to compete and excel on the global stage.”
Sasken’s participation also reflects its emphasis on diversity and inclusion in STEM by supporting platforms that encourage young women to excel in competitive programming.
Through its backing of EGOI, the company aims to provide greater access to world-class programming ecosystems while fostering inclusive innovation and future technology leadership.
