How a mason’s son from Erode won a Medal of Excellence at WorldSkills 2026
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M. Surenthiran, a Civil Engineering graduate from Aapakudal town in Erode District, who won the Medal of Excellence at the WorldSkills Competition 2026 that took place in Shanghai, China. | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M
M Surenthiran’s father M Mani would return home from work at the construction site, his arms and neck stained grey by splotches of cement every day. Mani, a mason, would head for a bath first thing. Surenthiran spent his growing up years taking in the nitty-gritties of his father’s profession, spending his summer holidays at the various sites his team worked. The learnings from these precious interactions laid the foundation for his recent success at an international stage.
The 22-year-old from Erode won a Medal of Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai, China, in September this year in the Plastering and Drywall Systems category.
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