SL Youth Sports Triumphs: New Record Set at Asian Youth Games 2025 🏅📈

• Sri Lanka has achieved its highest-ever medal tally at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 in Bahrain, securing a total of 7 medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 5 Bronze). This surpasses the previous record of 6 medals from the 2nd AYG in China. • In Badminton, medal hopes ended in the pre-quarterfinals (Top 16). Keneth Aruggoda fought a tough 1/2 loss against Indonesia, while Pamududitha Randiligama was defeated 0/2 by China, showcasing the nation’s "growing strength" against Asia's powerhouses. • Wrestling saw determined efforts: Nimesh Dulanjana (55kg) secured an initial 10/0 win over Cambodia and reached the repechage. Dewmini Ranaweera (57kg) won 13/2 against Thailand, and Senura Dilmith won 13/0 before a quarterfinal exit. • The last chance for a Bronze Medal faded when Deshika Bandara (Girls 43kg) was beaten in the medal encounter. • No swimmers advanced to the next round/finals, though M.F. Mohamed placed 2nd in his 100m breaststroke heat.