Source: News on Air
Context:
The Prime Minister of India congratulated Indian athletes for their record-breaking performance at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025, held in Manama, Bahrain, from 22–31 October 2025. India secured 48 medals, marking its best-ever medal tally in the history of the Games.
About the Asian Youth Games:
- A continental multi-sport event organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for athletes aged 14–17 years, aimed at nurturing young sporting talent in Asia.
- Origin: First held in Singapore (2009) as a feeder event for the Asian Games.
- History:
- 1st Edition: 2009, Singapore
- 2nd Edition: 2013, Nanjing, China
- 2017 & 2021 editions cancelled; 2025 edition in Bahrain marks the third edition after a 12-year gap.
- India’s Performance (Bahrain 2025):
- Medal Tally: 48 medals (13 Gold, 18 Silver, 17 Bronze)
