Sri Lanka’s talented young table tennis player Tavi Samaraweera claimed another gold medal at the WTT Youth Contender tournament held in Lignano, Italy, from October 21 to 24, 2026.
Tavi secured the gold medal in the Under-11 boys’ singles event, defeating a player from Hong Kong, China, by a convincing 3–0 margin in the final.
The victory marked Tavi’s fifth gold medal in world-ranking youth tournaments in 2026. He is currently ranked world No. 2 in the Under-11 category.
Tavi also impressed in the Under-13 boys’ singles event, earning a hard-fought 3–2 victory over a French opponent to advance to the Round of 32.
His latest international success reflects his dedication, determination and hard work, bringing further pride to Sri Lanka on the international table tennis stage.
