India finished 8th among 29 countries with 6 medals, comprising 1 silver, 2 Bronze, and 3 Medallions for Excellence, at the 3rd edition of the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC 2025), held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre in Taipei, Taiwan.
- The WSAC 2025 edition, held from November 27 to 29, 2025, marks the debut participation of India.
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) topped the medal table with 10 awards (4 gold, 4 silver, 2 Medallions for Excellence), followed by Saudi Arabia in second and Malaysia in third.
Exam Hints:
- What? WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025 Held
- Where? Taipei (Taiwan)
- When? November 27 to 29, 2025
- Edition: 3rd
- Top 3: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia
- India Rank: 8th
- Significance: India participated for the first time
About WSAC 2025:
Organizers: The event was organized by WorldSkills Asia, the regional body of the WorldSkills International, which oversees the continental competition.
Skill Group Categories: The competitors participated in seven skill group categories such as:
- Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
- Construction and Building Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Transportation and Logistics
- Social and Personal Services
- Creative Arts and Fashion
- Skills for Junior
Participation: The event witnessed participation of over 500 competitors from 29 countries in 44 skill categories, encompassing traditional and advanced future skills.
Indian Contingent:
Organizer: It was organized and led by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) with National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC), under MSDE, and technical partners, providing industry-led training and expertise.
India’s Participation: It includes 23 competitors, who competed in 21 skill categories. They were accompanied and supported by 21 experts.
Training & Preparation: Competitors were chosen via IndiaSkills National Competition 2024 and received months of rigorous, industry-guided training with support from Sector Skill Councils, academic institutions, and international experts to achieve world-class standards.
List of Indian Medalists at WSAC 2025:
| Skill | Competitor Name | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Painting & Decorating | Muskan | Silver |
| Industrial Design Technology | Komal Panda | Bronze |
| Robot System Integration | Shivam Singh | Bronze |
| Dinesh R | ||
| Software Application Development (SAD) for Business | Mohamed Mafaz P R | Medallion for Excellence |
| Web Technologies | Aditya Nandan | Medallion for Excellence |
| Electrical Installations | Dhanush M G | Medallion for Excellence |
Note: Medallions are awarded for a score above the global skill excellence benchmark.
About WSAC:
Overview: It is Asia’s premier continental skill championship held every two years, bringing together the best young skilled professionals from Asian countries to compete, collaborate, and demonstrate world-class vocational excellence.
Aim: It is part of the broader WorldSkills Movement, which aims to raise the standards of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) globally.
About Taiwan:
President – Lai Ching-te
Capital – Taipei
Currency – New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
