Asian Youth Games 2025: India Shine With 33 Medals, Ranked 10th in Bahrain

India’s Young Athletes Sparkle in Manama-

Team India has delivered a stellar performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025, securing a total of 33 medals six gold, 12 silver, and 15 bronze to stand 10th in the overall medal tally at the continental event being held in Manama, Bahrain.

A contingent of 222 athletes (119 women and 103 men) represented India across 21 sports, marking one of the country’s most widespread participations in the Games’ history. The 2025 edition marks the return of the Asian Youth Games after 12 years, following the previous event in Nanjing, China (2013).

India’s Gold Medal Highlights-

• Kabaddi (Girls’ Team) – Defeated Iran in a thrilling final to clinch India’s first gold of the Games.

• Kabaddi (Boys’ Team) – Followed with another gold, showcasing India’s dominance in the sport.

• Priteesmita Bhoi (Weightlifting, Girls’ 44 kg Clean & Jerk) – Claimed gold with a world youth record lift.

• Yashita (Wrestling, Girls’ 61 kg Freestyle) – Won gold in her category.

• Jaiveer Singh (Wrestling, Boys’ 55 kg Freestyle) – Earned top spot with a dominant performance.

• Moni (Wrestling, Girls’ 57 kg Freestyle) – Completed India’s wrestling gold hat-trick.

Silver Medal Winners-

• Ranjana Yadav – Girls’ 5000 m Walk (Athletics)

• Shourya Ambure – Girls’ 100 m Hurdles

• Oshin – Girls’ Discus Throw

• Edwina Jason – Girls’ 400 m

• Shriya Milind Satam – Girls’ 50 kg (Mixed Martial Arts)

• Priteesmita Bhoi – Girls’ 44 kg Snatch (Weightlifting)

• Maharajan Arumugapandian – Boys’ 60 kg Snatch and Clean & Jerk (Weightlifting)

• Gourav Punia – Boys’ 65 kg (Wrestling)

• Ashvini Vishnoi – Girls’ 69 kg (Wrestling)

• Kanishka Bidhuri – Girls’ 52 kg (Kurash)

• India Girls’ Medley Relay Team – Athletics

Bronze Medal Winners-

• Khushi – Girls’ 70 kg (Kurash)

• Arvind – Boys’ 83 kg (Kurash)

• Zubin Gohain – Boys’ High Jump

• Bhoomika Nehate – Girls’ 200 m

• Jasmine Kaur – Girls’ Shot Put

• Palash Mandal – Boys’ 5000 m Walk

• Veer Bhadu – Boys’ 80 kg (MMA)

• Alphonsa Zinia Wriang – Girls’ Wai Kru 16-17 (Muay Thai)

• Debasish Das / Shivanshu Patel & Yashwini Singh – Taekwondo Poomsae Events

• India Mixed Team – Taekwondo

• Syndrela Das & Sarthak Arya – Mixed Doubles (Table Tennis)

• Anant Deshmukh – Boys’ 66 kg (Boxing)

• Rachana – Girls’ 43 kg (Wrestling)

• Komal Verma – Girls’ 49 kg (Wrestling)

India’s commendable performance highlights the depth of youth talent in athletics, wrestling, kabaddi, weightlifting, and martial arts disciplines.

The Gulf Good News Team extends heartfelt congratulations to all the young Indian athletes for their inspiring performances and wishes them continued success in their journey toward greater sporting glory.