In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Assam’s Priyanuj Bhattacharyya stunned top-seeded P.B. Abhinand of Tamil Nadu with a convincing 4-1 victory to secure the gold medal in the Under-18 Boys’ Singles table tennis competition at the Khelo India Youth Games on Saturday.
The unexpected triumph marks Bhattacharyya’s second medal at the Games, having already secured a silver medal in the Boys’ Doubles event alongside teammate Divyaj Roy Rajkhowa. His singles victory represents a significant achievement against a highly-rated opponent who entered the tournament as the favorite.
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Rising Medal Count for Assam
With Bhattacharyya’s gold medal performance, Assam’s medal tally at the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 has now risen to an impressive six medals: four gold, one silver, and one bronze.
The state’s medal breakdown now stands as:
- Four Gold Medals:
- Janonjoy Jyoti Hazarika (Swimming – 50m Butterfly)
- Janonjoy Jyoti Hazarika (Swimming – 100m Butterfly)
- Basit Ahmed (Swimming – 50m Breaststroke)
- Priyanuj Bhattacharyya (Table Tennis – U-18 Boys’ Singles)
- One Silver Medal:
- Priyanuj Bhattacharyya and Divyaj Roy Rajkhowa (Table Tennis – Boys’ Doubles)
- One Bronze Medal:
- Subhranshini Priyadarshini (Swimming – 200m Freestyle)
This strong showing has established Assam as a formidable presence at the youth games, particularly in swimming and now table tennis, highlighting the state’s growing sports development initiatives.
