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With 222 athletes (119 women and 103 men), India\u2019s youthful contingent emerged as a force to reckon with across disciplines including kabaddi, boxing, beach wrestling, athletics, weightlifting, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Moments and Record-Breakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Khushi, aged 15, won India\u2019s first medal in the Games \u2014 a bronze in girls\u2019 kurash (70kg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranjana Yadav claimed the first athletics medal with a silver in 5000m race walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The girls\u2019 kabaddi team bagged India\u2019s first gold, defeating Iran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priteesmita Bhoi set a world youth record in the 44kg clean and jerk, securing India\u2019s first individual gold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the final day alone, Indian athletes secured 15 medals, including seven golds, with four in boxing and three in beach wrestling \u2014 showcasing a powerful finish to the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India marked a historic milestone in its youth sports journey by delivering its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, with a total of 48 medals \u2014 comprising 13 gold, 18 silver, and 17 bronze. 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