Sri Lankan Table Tennis Prodigy Tavi Samarawira Wins Fifth World Youth Gold of 2026

Sri Lankan table tennis talent Tavi Samarawira has won another gold medal at the WTT Youth Contender tournament held in Lignano, Italy, from October 21 to 24, 2026.

Tavi secured the Under-11 boys’ singles title with a commanding 3–0 victory over a player representing Hong Kong, China, in the final.

The victory marks his fifth gold medal in world youth ranking tournaments in 2026, highlighting his continued success on the international stage. Tavi is currently ranked world No. 2 in the Under-11 category, according to the information provided.

He also competed in the Under-13 boys’ singles event, where he recorded a hard-fought 3–2 win against a French player to advance to the Round of 32.

Tavi’s latest achievement represents another milestone for Sri Lankan table tennis and reflects the young athlete’s dedication, determination and hard work in international competition.