Youth Olympics 2026: Tanvi Patri creates history by reaching semifinal
Tanvi Patri became the first Indian woman to reach the Youth Olympic badminton semifinals after a 21-17, 21-13 win, securing at least a medal.
- On Wednesday, 16-year-old Tanvi Patri became the first Indian woman to reach the Youth Olympics badminton semifinals in Dakar, Senegal, securing at least a medal.
- Training at the Centre of Badminton Excellence in Bangalore, the Odisha native holds both Asian U-15 and U-17 titles, making her the first Indian shuttler to capture both continental junior crowns.
- Patri defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik 21-17, 21-13 to secure her semifinal spot, building on earlier victories against Mexico's Sara Gonzalez and Australia's Smrithi Adepu.
- Only three Indian men—Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and Aditya Joshi—previously reached these Olympic semifinals; Patri now faces Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe for a place in the gold medal match.
- Having lost to Watanabe at the 2024 Pathum Thani Junior International Series, Patri is currently refining her skills to adapt to the new 15-point scoring format.
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Tanvi Sharma becomes first Indian woman to reach badminton semi-finals at Youth Olympics - The Tribune
Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman badminton player to reach the semi-finals of the Youth Olympic Games at the ongoing 2026 edition in Dakar, Senegal.
Youth Olympics: Tanvi Patri creates history, becomes first Indian woman to reach badminton semifinals
Tanvi Patri has etched her name in the record books by being the first Indian woman to reach the semifinals in badminton. Following an impressive win against Thailand's Kakanik Kungkaew, she previously dominated her group with three straight victories. Tanvi's upcoming match against Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe not only represents a chance for a gold medal but also highlights her bright future in the sport.
Indian Shuttler Tanvi Patri Creates History At Youth Olympics
Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the badminton semifinals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. The 15-year-old defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik and will now face Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe in the last four.
15-year-old Tanvi Patri one win away from historic Youth Olympics badminton medal
Tanvi Patri defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik in straight games to reach the Youth Olympics girls' singles semi-finals in Dakar. Victory over Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe would guarantee silver and make her India's first female badminton medallist.
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