Tanvi becomes first Indian woman to win Youth Olympics badminton medal
15-year-old Tanvi Patri made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a badminton medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Despite losing the gold-medal match to China's Zhang Yi Xin, her performance was marked by a resilient comeback in the final game.
Why it matters
This achievement represents a significant milestone for Indian youth sports and the country's growing presence in international badminton.
At just 15, Odisha's Tanvi Patri becomes the first Indian woman to win a badminton medal at the Youth Olympic Games. Her remarkable silver-medal run in Dakar was a story of composure, courage and extraordinary fighting spirit, highlighted by a stunning comeback in the final against China's reigning World Junior Champion Zhang Yi Xin.India's Tanvi Patri scripted a historic chapter in Indian badminton after clinching the silver medal in the women's singles event at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The 15-year-old from Odisha became the first Indian woman to reach a badminton final and win a medal at the Youth Olympics, marking a significant milestone for the country's junior badminton circuit.However, the road to the podium was anything but straightforward.
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