Asian Games: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is India’s youngest gold medallist, but who is the youngest ever?

At just 11 years old, Yuki Kurihara has etched his name in history by winning a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, making him the youngest athlete to achieve this feat. This prodigious Japanese esports player first discovered his passion for Puyo Puyo five years ago through a Christmas gift.