Asian Youth Games 2025 |ForumIAS

News: The Asian Youth Games 2025, officially the 3rd edition of the event, is underway in Manama, Bahrain, from October 22 to 31, 2025.

About Asian Youth Games

It was initiated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to support athletes aged 14–18 years.
It serves as a pathway to the Youth Olympic Games and promotes youth development, cultural exchange, and international exposure.
It was first held in Singapore (2009) and second edition in Nanjing, China (2013).
Next Asian Youth Games will be held in Uzbekistan in 2029.

Host: It was held in Manama, Bahrain from 22–31 October 2025.
It featured 4,000+ athletes from all 45 Asian nations.
The competitions were held across 26 sports.
India’s participation: India sent a contingent of 229 athletes (107 boys, 122 girls) and 90 officials.
- Women won 26 of India’s 48 medals (54.17%).
  - They secured 9 of 13 Gold medals (69.23%).
India’s performance: India finished 6th overall, winning 48 medals (13 Gold, 18 Silver, 17 Bronze).
- It is India’s best-ever performance.
- Boxing: 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze — highest number of Gold medals.
- Wrestling: 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze.
- Beach Wrestling: 3 Gold, 2 Silver.
- Kabaddi: Both boys’ and girls’ teams won Gold.