Tanvi Patri Clinches Historic Silver at the Youth Olympics

On November 5, 2026, India’s Tanvi Patri won the silver medal in the women’s singles badminton event at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.

Key Facts

Historic Milestone: The 15-year-old from Odisha became the first Indian shuttler to reach the final and win a medal in the women’s singles category at the Youth Olympic Games.
Past Achievements: Tanvi won the Asian Under-15 Badminton Championship title in 2024 and the Asian Under-17 Championship title in 2026.
Gold Medallist: Zhang Yi Xin of China, the reigning 2026 World Junior Badminton Champion, won the gold medal.
Semi-final Clash: Tanvi stormed into the final after defeating Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe 21–14, 11–21, 21–19.
Dakar 2026: The 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games took place in Senegal, marking the first-ever Olympic event hosted on the African continent.