At WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, Tamil Nadu’s Mohammed Salam won silver in Dental Prosthetics for India, and Rahul, Arjun, Surendran and Joy Das won Medals for Excellence. Five of the 12 competitors from Tamil Nadu, trained through the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, won honours. CM Vijay congratulated them.
At WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, Tamil Nadu’s Mohammed Salam won silver in Dental Prosthetics for India, and Rahul, Arjun, Surendran and Joy Das won Medals for Excellence. Five of the 12 competitors from Tamil Nadu, trained through the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, won honours. CM Vijay congratulated them.
Young Tamil Nadu talent shone on the world stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 in China — the global “skills Olympics” where young technicians and craftspeople from many countries compete. On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay congratulated the winners.
| Competitor | Honour |
|---|---|
| Mohammed Salam | Silver medal — Dental Prosthetics |
| Rahul | Medal for Excellence |
| Arjun | Medal for Excellence |
| Surendran | Medal for Excellence |
| Joy Das | Medal for Excellence |
Twelve competitors from Tamil Nadu represented India, all trained through the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation. Five of them came home with honours.
The Chief Minister said that competing against skilled youth from many countries and winning is clear proof of the advanced talent and technical knowledge of Tamil Nadu’s young people, and an inspiration to youngsters who want to excel in skill-based careers.
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