# WorldSkills 2026 competition in Shanghai

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260927-worldskills-2026-competition-in-shanghai
> Updated: 2026-09-27T16:30:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 48th edition of the WorldSkills vocational training competition took place in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026, featuring approximately 1,400 young professionals from 70 countries and regions.

Spanish participants saw success in various categories. Automotive technician Héctor Sánchez Bellón represented Spain in his field, while Juan García, a student from Lorca, earned a bronze medal in fashion technology. 

Costa Rica also achieved notable results with its largest delegation to date. Hellen Jiménez González received a Medal of Excellence in fashion technology, and Adrián López Gómez was awarded a Sustainability Prize for his work in furniture technology.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: WorldSkills competition sees success for Spanish and Costa Rican students

Students from Spain and Costa Rica earned medals in fashion and furniture technology at the WorldSkills vocational skills competitions held in Shanghai, China.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/worldskills-competition-sees-success-for-spanish-and-costa-rican-students

### 2026-09-10: Héctor Sánchez to represent Spain at WorldSkills in Shanghai

Spanish automotive technician Héctor Sánchez Bellón will compete in the 48th WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, representing Spain among 1,400 professionals from 70 countries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hctor-snchez-to-represent-spain-at-worldskills-in-shanghai

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