Asian Youth Games 2025: India schedule, results, live streaming and telecast details
The Asian Youth Games 2025 will feature around 4,300 athletes from 45 nations.
The Asian Youth Games 2025 will take place from October 22 to 31 in Bahrain. Around 4,300 athletes from 45 nations will be competing across 26 sports in the competition.
It will only be the third edition of the Asian Youth Games, with the last one taking place in 2013. The last edition witnessed China emerging as the table-toppers with 93 medals. They will send the biggest contingent, comprising 293 athletes in this edition.
Meanwhile, the Indians competed as independent athletes after the International Olympic Committee suspended the country’s membership.
From India, 222 athletes are set to participate in this edition under the leadership of Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt.
Among the boxing contingent, gold medalists Dhruv Kharb, Udham Singh Raghav, Khushi Chand will be the key players. Avik Bhatia will be the sole equestrian (show jumping) representative from India.
On that note, let’s take a detailed look at the tournament’s venues, disciplines and schedule of the global event.
Where will Asian Youth Games 2025 be held?
The areas like Sakhir, Riffa, Isa Town, Galali, Manama, Al Mazrowiah and Zallaq in Bahrain will serve as host to the Asian Youth Games.
When will Asian Youth Games 2025 take place?
The multi-sport event will get underway with the opening ceremony on October 22 and will run until October 31.
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Sports Disciplines in Asian Youth Games 2025
- 3×3 basketball
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Boxing
- Camel racing
- Equestrian
- Esports
- Futsal
- Golf
- Handball
- Judo
- Ju-jitsu
- Kabaddi
- Kurash
- Mixed martial arts
- Muaythai
- Pencak silat
- Road cycling
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Taekwondo
- Teqball
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
How many Indian athletes will compete in the Asian Youth Games 2025?
India will be represented by 222 athletes in the 10-day event, holding a significant importance in their respective careers.
India’s contingent for Asian Youth Games 2025 (Subject to changes)
Boxing
Male
Dhruv Kharb (46 Kg), Lanchenba Singh Moibungkhongbam (50 Kg), Udham Singh Raghav (54 Kg), Sahil Duhan (60 Kg), Anant Gaurishankar Deshmukh (66 Kg), Devendra Chaudhary (75 Kg), and Rahul (80+ Kg)
Female
Khushi Chand (46 Kg, UTK), Ahaana Sharma (50 Kg), Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (54 Kg), Harsika (60 Kg), Harnoor Kaur (66 Kg), Shivani Toor (75 Kg) and Anshika (80+ Kg)
Equestrian
Avik Bhatia (Show Jumping)
Rest of the squads to be announced later
Where and how to watch Asian Youth Games 2025 live streaming and telecast in India?
The live-streaming details for India are not known at this point of time. Meanwhile, Bahrain Sports Channel One & Two will be the official broadcaster in the host country.
Asian Youth Games 2025 full schedule, fixtures, dates and venue details
| Sport / Event | Venue | Area | Date |
| Esports | Grand Hall A, B (Exhibition World Bahrain) | Sakhir | October 25 – 30 |
| Muaythai | Grand Hall C, D, E (Exhibition World Bahrain) | Sakhir | October 23 – 26 |
| Mixed Martial Arts | Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 23 – 25 |
| Ju-jitsu | Hall 1, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 29 – 30 |
| Pencak Silat | Hall 1, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 19 – 20 |
| Judo | Hall 1, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 29 – 30 |
| Taekwondo | Hall 2, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 23 – 26 |
| Kurash | Hall 2, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 19 – 20 |
| Weightlifting | Hall 5, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 26 – 30 |
| Wrestling (indoor) | Hall 7, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 28 – 29 |
| Boxing | Hall 9, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 23 – 28 |
| Table Tennis | Hall 10, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 26 – 30 |
| Teqball | Hall 10, Exhibition World Bahrain | Sakhir | October 20 – 23 |
| Camel Racing | Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation | Sakhir | October 27 |
| Equestrian (Cross-country, Endurance) | Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation | Sakhir | October 23 – 31 |
| Athletics | Bahrain National Stadium | Riffa | October 23 – 26 |
| Volleyball (Women’s) | Hall B, Isa Sports City | Riffa | October 19 -29 |
| Volleyball (Men’s) | Hall C, Isa Sports City | Riffa | October 19 -29 |
| Badminton | Hall D, Isa Sports City | Riffa | October 27 – 30 |
| Kabaddi | Hall D, Isa Sports City | Riffa | October 27 – 30 |
| Handball (Women’s) | Futsal Hall, Isa Sports City | Riffa | October 19 – 30 |
| Futsal | Khalifa Sport City Hall | Isa Town | October 23 – 30 |
| Swimming | Khalifa Sport City Swimming Pool | Isa Town | October 27 – 30 |
| Beach Volleyball | Sama Bay | Galali | October 20 – 26 |
| Wrestling (Beach) | Sama Bay | Galali | Oct-30 |
| 3×3 Basketball | Basketball Hall, Umm Al Hassam Sports Halls | Manama | October 23 – 27 |
| Handball (Men’s) | Handball Hall, Umm Al Hassam Sports Halls | Manama | October 19 – 30 |
| Equestrian (Jumping) | Military Sports Union | Manama | October 23 – 31 |
| Golf | Royal Golf Club | Al Mazrowiah | October 23 – 25 |
| Triathlon | Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa | Zallaq | October 23 – 25 |
| Road Cycling | NBH Loop | Zallaq | October 24 – 29 |
When and where will the Asian Youth Games 2025 take place?
The Games will be held in Bahrain from October 22 to 31, 2025.
How many athletes and nations will participate in the Games?
Around 4,300 athletes from 45 nations will compete across 26 sports.
How many Indian athletes will compete at the Asian Youth Games 2025?
222 athletes will represent India under the leadership of Yogeshwar Dutt.
Who are some key Indian athletes to watch?
Boxing gold medalists Dhruv Kharb, Udham Singh Raghav, and Khushi Chand, and equestrian Avik Bhatia.
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Farzan is a journalist at Khel Now covering Indian Olympic sports and kabaddi. With five years of experience working with major sports organizations like Chennaiyin FC, Dabang Delhi K.C., Rajasthan Royals, and Yuva Kabaddi Series, he brings diverse expertise. Farzan has covered two Olympics, one Commonwealth Games, and one Asian Games, making his knowledge of Indian sports broad and versatile.
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