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Tanvi Patri, 15, wins silver and makes Youth Olympics badminton history for India

At just 15, Tanvi Patri has become the first Indian woman to win a badminton medal at the Youth Olympic Games, taking silver after a tough final against China.

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A teenage Indian badminton player holds up a silver medal on the podium at the Youth Olympic Games.
Image: The Times of India

Fifteen years old, and already in the history books. Tanvi Patri has won silver in badminton at the Youth Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian woman ever to win a medal in the sport at the event.

Tanvi made it all the way to the final, where she faced China's Zhang Yi Xin. It was a fierce contest, and she narrowly missed out on the gold. Still, she fought until the end and showed the kind of spirit that has people talking.

The result adds to India's growing reputation in badminton. The country has long produced top players, but no Indian woman had stood on a Youth Olympics badminton podium until now.

For a teenager, a silver medal on this stage is a big deal. It is a proud moment for Indian badminton fans, and a sign that a new generation is coming through.

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