Assam swimmer Tirthank Pegu finishes fourth in the 100m Butterfly at the Youth Olympics 2026, narrowly missing the bronze medal with a time of 54.98 seconds.

Aspiring swimmer from Assam, Tirthank Pegu performed well in the Youth Olympic Games 2026 and ended up fourth in the men’s 100m Butterfly category.
Competing on behalf of India, Pegu swam in 54.98 seconds in the event. Though Pegu failed to win any medal in the international event, he put up a remarkable show in it.
Pegu’s good performance is sure to boost the image of talented young sportspersons from Assam and inspire them.
Posting the good performance on his social media accounts, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu appreciated the swimming performance of the youngster.
Though Pegu failed to win any medal in the international event, his fourth position is a reflection of his hard work and competitive nature. To get into the podium positions in an international competition is indeed a good experience for a young sportsman.
Pegu’s good performance will surely raise interest in the sport of swimming in Assam, where young sportspersons are always looking for opportunities to play at the international level.
Pegu’s good performance is surely a matter of pride for the state of Assam.
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