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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins Asian Games gold for India
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer from Bihar, has become the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. He achieved this milestone as part of the Indian men’s cricket team, which defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final held at Korogi Sports Park in Nagoya, Japan.
During the final, India posted 211/6 in 20 overs, with Sooryavanshi contributing 15 runs off nine deliveries. Pakistan was subsequently restricted to 192/6. Sooryavanshi’s achievement broke the previous record for the youngest Indian gold medalist, held by shooter Saurabh Choudhary.
In addition to his athletic success, Sooryavanshi has gained international recognition by being named to TIME’s 100 Rising Stars list. He is the only Indian athlete included on the list and holds the distinction of being the youngest athlete featured on the tally.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sooryavanshi broke the record previously held by shooter Saurabh Choudhary. www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At 15 years, six months, and seven days old, Sooryavanshi is the youngest Indian to win Asian Games gold. www.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the cricket final. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sooryavanshi is the only Indian athlete featured on TIME’s 100 Rising Stars list. www.dnaindia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won a gold medal in men’s cricket at the 2026 Asian Games. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan scored 192/6 in response. newsable.asianetnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sooryavanshi is the youngest athlete on TIME’s 100 Rising Stars list. www.dnaindia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] India posted a score of 211/6 in 20 overs. newsable.asianetnews.com