WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: Mikala Sposito wins historic welding bronze

The WorldSkills Competition (WSC) Shanghai 2026 concluded with notable achievements from international participants in various technical disciplines.

Mikala Sposito, a student from Washtenaw Community College representing the United States, won a bronze medal in welding. Sposito became the first woman to medal in the welding category in the history of the international competition. She tied with Japan’s Ooki Fukui for fourth place, earning the bronze alongside him.

Malaysia achieved its best performance at the WSC since 1995, securing 14 medals, including one bronze and 13 medals of excellence. Sia Xin Wan earned a bronze medal in the software testing category. The Malaysian contingent placed 11 skill areas within the global top 10, with two-thirds of their participants earning medals.