Youth Olympics 2026: Tanvi Patri Creates History With Silver, Becomes First Indian Woman To Win Individual Badminton Medal At The Games | Watch
Dakar: Tanvi Patri fought hard before going down to China's Zhang Yi Xin in a gruelling three-game final, but she nonetheless scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman shuttler to win an individual silver at the Youth Olympics here. Tanvi Patri makes history! ✨ After an epic 1-hour 22-minute battle on the court, she clinches the Silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games, becoming the…
Tanvi Patri achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar by winning the silver medal in women's singles badminton. The 15-year-old made history as the first Indian woman to win an individual medal at the Games. Her three-game final against reigning world junior champion Zhang Yi Xin lasted an hour and 22 minutes.
Tanvi fought hard, saving six match points and had three opportunities to secure the title. She lost the match 21-15, 13-21, 24-26. Tanvi expressed that this achievement means a lot to her and motivates her to perform well in future tournaments. She will compete in the International Challenge Tournament next year. This silver medal marks a significant milestone for Indian badminton and showcases the potential of India's young athletes on the global stage.
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