11-year-old Kurihara felt 'embarrassed' after winning Asian Games gold
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Eleven-year-old Kurihara felt 'embarrassed' after winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, according to a Times of India report published on September 26, 2026.
He reached the final after a 10-1 semi-final victory over Thailand’s Tanarak Wongkitkun, 28, a result that guaranteed him at least a silver medal.
In the final Kurihara lost the opening game 1-0 before winning 10-2, and he did not celebrate wildly after the victory.