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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes History: Youngest Indian Gold Medalist at Asian Games
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:55
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes History: Youngest Indian Gold Medalist at Asian Games
- •Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest Indian to win a Gold medal at the Asian Games, aged 15 years, six months, and seven days.
- •India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
- •Sooryavanshi broke the record previously held by shooter Saurabh Choudhary, who won gold at 16 years, three months, and nine days in 2018.
- •Abhishek Sharma (61 off 28 balls) and Tilak Varma (unbeaten 51 off 22 balls) powered India to 211/6.
- •Sooryavanshi contributed with scores of 38 off 21 in the semi-final and 15 off 9 in the final, showcasing his composure on the big stage.
Key Questions Answered
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was 15 years, six months, and seven days old when he became the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at the Asian Games.
At age 15, Sooryavanshi broke the record of shooter Saurabh Choudhary, who won gold at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta at 16 years, three months, and nine days old.
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final at the Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, to secure the gold medal.
