India wins best-ever 48 medals at Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama
India finished sixth with a best-ever 48 medals (13 gold, 18 silver, 17 bronze) as the Asian Youth Games 2025 closed in Manama, Bahrain, on 31 October 2025.
Summary
The Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, held from 22 to 31 October, ended with India's best-ever haul of 48 medals: 13 gold, 18 silver and 17 bronze, placing it sixth among 45 nations. India's contingent had 229 athletes, 122 of them women. Boxing gave India the most golds (four), and both the boys' and girls' kabaddi teams won gold, unbeaten, in the sport's debut at the Games. The 48-medal tally was more than four times India's 2009 haul and over three times its 2013 haul.
Key facts
- Dates/place
- 22-31 Oct 2025, Manama, Bahrain
- India's medals
- 48 (13 gold, 18 silver, 17 bronze)
- Rank
- 6th of 45 nations
- Contingent
- 229 athletes (122 women, 107 men)
- Top gold sport
- Boxing (4 golds)
- Kabaddi
- Debut; gold for both boys and girls
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which city hosted the Asian Youth Games 2025, held from 22 to 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Manama
The Asian Youth Games 2025 were held in Manama, Bahrain, from 22 to 31 October 2025.
How many medals did India win at the Asian Youth Games 2025, its best-ever tally?
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Correct answer: C — 48
India won 48 medals (13 gold, 18 silver, 17 bronze) and finished sixth.
At the Asian Youth Games 2025, which sport made its debut with both India's boys' and girls' teams winning gold?
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Correct answer: B — Kabaddi
Both Indian kabaddi teams stayed unbeaten and won gold in the sport's debut appearance at the Games.