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Tanvi Patri Becomes First Indian Woman Badminton Player To Reach Youth Olympics Semifinals

Tanvi Patri Becomes First Indian Woman Badminton Player To Reach Youth Olympics Semifinals

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Tanvi Patri, a 15‑year‑old from Odisha, became the first Indian badminton player to reach the Youth Olympic final after beating Japan’s second seed Yuzuno Watanabe 21‑14, 11‑21, 21‑19 in a 54‑minute semifinal in Dakar, Senegal, moving within one win of gold.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Tanvi Patri became the first Indian female badminton player to reach the Youth Olympic Games semi-finals at Dakar 2026. Read semi-final clash details.

    — Mathrubhumi English

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    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…

    — The Times of India

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    The young Indian produced a spirited performance to defeat Japan's second seed, Yuzuno Watanabe, 21-14, 11-21, 21-19 in a thrilling three-game semi-final that lasted 54 minutes.

    — NDTV

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Talented shuttler Tanvi Patri on Wednesday scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the badminton semifinals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal

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Tanvi Patri Becomes First Indian Woman Badminton Player To Reach Youth Olympics Semifinals

Talented shuttler Tanvi Patri on Wednesday scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the badminton semifinals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal

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Youth Olympics: Tanvi Patri becomes first Indian woman to reach badminton semis

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…

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