COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka’s table tennis sensation Taavi Samaraweera has secured another international gold medal, winning the Under-11 Boys’ Singles title at the WTT Youth Contender Slovakia 2026 in Senec, Slovakia.The victory comes following his triumph in Italy, further cementing his reputation as one of the most promising young talents in international table tennis.Taavi produced an impressive performance throughout the tournament, defeating Ukraine’s top-ranked player 3–1 in the quarter-finals before securing a dominant 3–0 victory over Moldova’s top-ranked player in the semi-finals.In the final, he overcame Slovakia’s top-ranked player 3–1 to clinch the gold medal.This marks Taavi’s seventh Under-11 Boys’ Singles gold medal at World Table Tennis Youth events.He has also reached the final of the Under-11 Boys’ Singles event 15 times at World Table Tennis Youth tournaments since last year, highlighting his remarkable consistency on the international stage.Taavi also impressed in the Under-13 category, advancing to the Top 16 while competing against older international opponents.In 2026, he reached the World No. 1 position in the Under-11 category. He has also remained among the world’s top four players in the age group for nearly two years, underlining his sustained excellence and competitiveness at the highest level of youth table tennis.Story written by Buddmin Amaradiwakara
