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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taavi delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the quarter-finals, he defeated Ukraine’s No. 1-ranked player 3\u20131,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
followed by a convincing 3\u20130 victory against No 1 player from Moldova in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the final, he defeated Slovakia’s No. 1-ranked player 3\u20131 to secure the gold medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This marks Taavi’s 7th Under-11 Boys’ Singles Gold Medal at World Table Tennis Youth events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a testament to his exceptional talent, consistency and competitiveness at the international level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taavi also performed impressively in the Under-13 category, reaching the Top 16, competing against older international opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2026, Taavi reached the World No 1 position in the Under-11 category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taavi’s latest achievement, proudly carrying the Sri Lankan flag onto the international podium, is another moment of immense pride for Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another Gold Medal. Another Proud Moment for Sri Lanka!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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