UAE's Riyan Malhan wins historic Youth Olympic Games badminton gold
Riyan Malhan made history for the UAE by winning the first gold medal at the Youth Olympics in Dakar on Thursday. The national badminton team member defeated France's Mady Sow 2-0 in the boys' singles final at the fourth Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, securing a landmark achievement for UAE sport. Riyan's win is the UAE's second medal in Youth Olympic Games history. The first came in 2018, when…
Riyan Malhan of the UAE has made history by winning the first gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, defeating France's Mady Sow in the boys' singles final. This marks UAE's second medal in Youth Olympic Games history, with the first coming in 2018 when showjumper Omar Al Marzooqi claimed silver. The 16-year-old's victory is set to add to the country's growing Olympic legacy and signifies a new chapter for badminton in the UAE.
The event, organized by the International Olympic Committee, is being held in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly in Senegal for the first time on the African continent. Around 2,700 young athletes from over 200 nations are competing across 25 sports.
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