Teen Competes For Team USA At International Economics Olympiad In ChinaIndia-West News DeskROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Shashank Madala, a rising senior at Robbinsville High School, represented the United States at the 2026 International Economics Olympiad in Shenzhen, China, as one of five students selected to compete on Team USA. Madala said it was the first year the US competed in person at the Olympiad and described the experience as a proud milestone. Team USA finished sixth in the International Business Case Competition, marking a strong debut in its first in-person appearance at the event. Reflecting on the international competition, Madala said the experience reinforced the importance of expanding opportunities for young people, particularly first-generation and immigrant students. Ask big questions, seek out opportunities, and never be afraid to represent where you come from,” Madala said.