Sri Lankan young table tennis player Taavi Samaraweera has won another gold medal, following his triumph in Italy, by claiming the Under-11 Boys’ Singles title at the WTT Youth Contender Slovakia 2026, held in Senec, Slovakia.
Taavi delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
In the quarter-finals, he defeated Ukraine’s No. 1-ranked player 3–1,
followed by a convincing 3–0 victory against No 1 player from Moldova in the semi-finals.
In the final, he defeated Slovakia’s No. 1-ranked player 3–1 to secure the gold medal.
This marks Taavi’s 7th Under-11 Boys’ Singles Gold Medal at World Table Tennis Youth events.
Another remarkable achievement is that Taavi has now reached the Finals 15 times in Under-11 Boys’ Singles at World Table Tennis Youth events since last year.
This is a testament to his exceptional talent, consistency and competitiveness at the international level.
Taavi also performed impressively in the Under-13 category, reaching the Top 16, competing against older international opponents.
In 2026, Taavi reached the World No 1 position in the Under-11 category.
He has also maintained his position among the world’s Top 4 players for nearly two years, demonstrating remarkable consistency and excellence at the highest international level.
Taavi’s latest achievement, proudly carrying the Sri Lankan flag onto the international podium, is another moment of immense pride for Sri Lanka.
Another Gold Medal. Another Proud Moment for Sri Lanka!
Sinhala 
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