In a moment of immense national pride, Team India delivered their best-ever performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025, held in Manama, Bahrain, under the dynamic leadership of Padma Shri Yogeshwar Dutt, Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent and GTTCI Sports Ambassador. India concluded the continental meet with an impressive 48 medals — 13 Gold, 18 Silver, and 17 Bronze, finishing 6th overall in the medals tally.
A Landmark Achievement for Indian Youth Sports
The Games, held from October 22 to 31, returned after a 12-year hiatus since the last edition in Nanjing (2013). This year, India’s 222-member contingent—comprising 119 women and 103 men—competed across 20 sports disciplines, achieving the highest medal tally ever for the nation in the history of the Asian Youth Games.
Guided by the motivation and mentorship of Yogeshwar Dutt, the young athletes displayed exceptional spirit, discipline, and teamwork, showcasing India’s emerging dominance in youth sports on the global stage.
Dr. Rashmi Saluja Commends India’s Champions
Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Chairperson of GTTCI, extended heartfelt congratulations to all medal winners and personally conveyed her best wishes to the athletes in Bahrain soon after their victories. She lauded their dedication, describing the performance as “a shining reflection of India’s youthful energy, discipline, and growing global stature in sports.”
Golden Moments for India
India’s gold medal campaign began with the Girls’ Kabaddi Team, who triumphed over Iran to clinch the nation’s first gold.
Individual brilliance followed across sports:
- Boxing – Gold medals for Anshika (+80kg), Ahaana Sharma (50kg), Khushi Chand (46kg), and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (54kg).
- Beach Wrestling – Golds for Anjali (55kg), Arjun Ruhil (90kg), and Sani Subhash Fulmali (60kg).
- Weightlifting – Priteesmita Bhoi set a world youth record in the girls’ 44kg clean & jerk.
- Wrestling – Yashita (61kg freestyle), Moni (57kg freestyle), and Jaiveer Singh (55kg freestyle) captured golds.
- Kabaddi (Boys’ & Girls’ Teams) – Continued India’s traditional strength with emphatic wins.
Silver and Bronze Brilliance
India also earned 18 silver and 17 bronze medals, with outstanding efforts from athletes across athletics, judo, swimming, kurash, taekwondo, and mixed martial arts.
Among the notable performances were Ranjana Yadav (silver, 5000m walk), Monika Khuyenthem (silver, judo), Tirthank Pegu (silver, swimming), and Syndrela Das – Sarthak Arya (bronze, table tennis mixed doubles).
Final Medal Tally – Asian Youth Games 2025
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People’s Republic of China | 63 | 49 | 35 | 147 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 36 | 16 | 28 | 80 |
| 3 | Kazakhstan | 24 | 29 | 40 | 93 |
| 4 | Iran | 21 | 17 | 35 | 73 |
| 5 | Thailand | 15 | 15 | 18 | 48 |
| 6 | India | 13 | 18 | 17 | 48 |
India’s Rising Sporting Spirit
This edition of the Games not only showcased India’s athletic excellence but also served as a qualifier for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. Under the inspiring guidance of Padma Shri Yogeshwar Dutt, India’s young stars have proven that the nation’s sporting future is in capable hands.
Dr. Saluja’s personal encouragement and GTTCI’s continued commitment to promoting Indian sports globally further strengthen the vision of positioning India as a formidable sporting nation.
GTTCI proudly congratulates the entire Indian contingent, their coaches, and leadership for this historic achievement at the Asian Youth Games 2025. Their success not only brings glory to the nation but also symbolizes the power of youth, discipline, and determination that defines the spirit of India.
