Humacao, Puerto Rico – Rising table tennis star Stuti Kashyap continues to make waves on the international circuit, claiming gold and bronze medals in a dazzling display of talent and tenacity at the WTT Youth Contender Humacao 2025, held at the Humacao Arena, Puerto Rico.
Kashyap clinched the U17 Girls Singles title in commanding style. She triumphed over Valentina Davila of Venezuela in the final (3-1: 11-6, 11-5, 7-11, 11-6), after dispatching April Cintron Matos (Puerto Rico) 3-1 in the semifinals and Naymaris Hernandez (Puerto Rico) 3-0 in the quarterfinals. In the group stage, she also overcame Danelys Cruz Rosario and Kailani Cruz, both representing Puerto Rico, with clean 3-0 victories.
In the U19 Girls Singles, Kashyap earned a well-deserved third-place finish. She posted a remarkable 3-2 quarterfinal win against Kristal Melendez (Puerto Rico) before falling in the semifinals to fellow Puerto Rican Edmarie Leon, 0-3. Her group stage performance included wins over Natalia Cruzado and Gilianie Avila, both of Puerto Rico, sealing her place in the knockout rounds.
Kashyap also teamed up in the U19 Mixed Doubles with Rivera (Puerto Rico). The pair reached the quarterfinals, narrowly losing 2-3 to Lopez/Medina (Puerto Rico), after a dominant 3-0 win over Torres/Cruzado (Puerto Rico) in the Round of 16.
These exceptional performances further cement Stuti Kashyap’s status as a rising powerhouse in youth table tennis and a name to watch on the global stage.
Congratulations, Stuti! Your relentless pursuit of excellence continues to inspire. The future of table tennis shines brighter with you in it.