Singapore wins four silvers, four bronzes at WorldSkills Shanghai
Singapore has also won its highest number of awards to date.
Singapore emerged victorious at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, claiming four silver and four bronze medals. The accomplishment marks the highest number of awards for the nation since its debut in 1995. Among the 34 competitors representing Singapore, two served as team captains. Nanyang Polytechnic graduate Sheryl Ong secured a silver in visual merchandising, her pride extended to her teammates who did not win.
Other notable medals include Charmaine Lee's silver in restaurant service and Yuki Lee's silver in chemical laboratory technology. Singapore's success also brought home 19 medals for excellence, making it the fifth-most awarded country. The competition, spanning four days, involved nearly 1,400 young people from around 70 countries, all vying for gold across 64 skill areas.
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