Osaka, Japan — Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) officially announced the winners of the Japan Youth Summit (JYS) 2026 through Decree Number 01.273/SK/YBB-JYS/V/2026, issued on May 13, 2026, in Osaka, Japan.
Held on May 11–14, 2026, the international program served as a collaborative platform for young people from different countries to develop innovative ideas, expand international networks, and strengthen global leadership through a series of activities, including symposiums, project presentations, cultural exchange sessions, and innovation competitions.
Carrying the theme “Innovation Beyond Borders: Building the Future through Collaboration,” JYS 2026 not only provided a meaningful cross-cultural experience but also recognized participants who demonstrated outstanding performance throughout the program.
Winners of Japan Youth Summit 2026
Individual and Group Awards
- Best Group
- Ainul Najiha Binti Ayup
- Akhliddin Akhmedov
- Liang Qianyu
- Raihan Irsyad Anugrah Pratama
- Sam Hong Nam
- Althavia Aulifa Rachman
- Murodkosimov Bakhromkhon Ilkhomovich
- Dominique Elyse Barksdale
- Honorable Mention Group
- Hein Htut Aung
- Shin Mon Thant
- Shoon Lei Phyu
- Yoon Yamone Sophia
- Thet Myat Noe
- Zayar Win
- Zwe Wai Yan
- Best Presenter
- Dominique Elyse Barksdale
- Hsu Hnin Pwint
- Best Participant
- Syahdan Bagaskara Susilo
- Avicena Salsabila Putri Septriana
- Best Leader: Baibhav Kumar
- Best Content Creator: Akhliddin Akhmedov
- Best Costume
- Moumita Sarker
- Nanda Lynn
- Fully Funded: Yash Dhanuka
- Partial Funded:
- Khushi Verma
- Murodkosimov Bakhromkhon Ilkhomovich
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Best Innovation Award Winners
- Senior Category
1st Place – Group 3
- Ainul Najiha Binti Ayup
- Akhliddin Akhmedov
- Liang Qianyu
- Raihan Irsyad Anugrah Pratama
- Sam Hong Nam
- Althavia Aulifa Rachman
- Murodkosimov Bakhromkhon Ilkhomovich
- Dominique Elyse Barksdale
2nd Place – Group 2
- Harriesh Bathmanaban
- Mohammed Sahal Kaippalli
- Sharvin Thangaraj
3rd Place – Group 5
- Abhilipsa Sahoo
- Baibhav Kumar
- Grace Chin Meng Li
- Lin Shu Min Queenie
- Sherwani Hammad Ali Khan
- Syahdan Bagaskara Susilo
- Khushi Verma
- Junior Category
1st Place – Group 8
- Shreeniithi Krishnan
- Muhammad Darwish Bin Dhani Darwami
- Farhah Azra Binti Abdul Rahim
2nd Place – Group 14
- Muhammad Dhonan Chilmi
- Azka Hafianto
- Sayyidina Khoira Nabil Akmal Topani
- Aniq Shehyar Raid
- Muhammad Fawwaz Adzdzaki
- Sakha Adilla Ramadhan
- Reyhan Rizki Mahawira
3rd Place – Group 17
- Aye Mya Mya Thu
- Bhone Lwin Phyo
- Eaint Hmue Khin
- Hein Khant Thu
- Saine Lei Phyu
- Su Myat Phyu Sin
- Tun Pyae Lin
JYS 2026 Strengthens Global Youth Collaboration and Leadership
Through this program, Youth Break the Boundaries once again reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people who are adaptive, innovative, and globally minded.
Japan Youth Summit 2026 was not only an international competition but also a cross-cultural learning platform that connected youth from various countries to exchange ideas and develop solutions for global challenges.
By the end of the program, participants were expected to continue building international collaborations, develop sustainable innovations, and become future changemakers who can create positive impacts on global society.
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