Summer youth olympics

Target Olympic Podium Scheme: India gets set to make a powerful mark at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, scheduled to take place in Bahrain from October 22 to 31, with a 222-member athlete contingent representing across 21 sporting disciplines. Supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the young Indian athletes will be joined by 90 coaches, physios, and officials, bringing the total Indian delegation strength to 312.

India’s 222-strong contingent includes 31 athletes in athletics, 14 in boxing, 28 in kabaddi, 16 in handball, and 10 each in taekwondo, wrestling, and weightlifting.

The largest female representation will come from athletics and handball, reflecting the rise of young women athletes across the country. Former Olympic medalist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is the country’s Chef de Mission.